Clinical epidemiologic characteristics of 430 cases of gallbladder cancer

摘要

Conclusionf There is specific populational, time and regional difference in he distribution of gallbladder cancer. Ultrasonography and CT are the most impor- tant diagnostic methods. Early diagnosis and early rad- ical resection are the key to increasing the 5-year sur- vival rate. Objective To make clear the incidence, clinical characteristics and possible regional difference of gall- bladder cancer in China. Methods A total of 430 cases of gallbladder can- cer from 28 hospitals between 1986-1996 were re- viewed, according to a standard protocol called "the clinical epidemiological list of gallbladder cancer".