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Although considered uncommon historically, cystic neoplasms of the pancreas have been diagnosed with increasing frequency over the last two decades, due mainly to the widespread use (and availability) of advanced cross-sectional imaging techniques.
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Salvia, R., Molin, M.D., Bassi, C. (2013). Commentary. In: Mantke, R., Lippert, H., Büchler, M., Sarr, M. (eds) International Practices in Pancreatic Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-74506-8_17
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