Blood flow measurement from CT scan before Whipple surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses a computer tool to measure blood flow in the arteries from your CT scan before a Whipple procedure. It may help doctors better plan your surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy).
- You have a good-quality CT scan with contrast that shows the arteries clearly.
- Your artery pattern in the liver area is the most common type (Michel's type I).
- You are 18 years or older.
- The tumor has not grown into the gastroduodenal artery (GDA).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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