Late recurrence after surgery for cholangiocarcinoma: implications for follow-up?
Long-term follow-up after resection of cholangiocarcinoma is needed because late recurrence after 5 years occurs. The mortality rate between 5 and 10 years after resection of cholangiocarcinoma ranges from 6% to 43% in different series. Early detection of local recurrence may give an opportunity for further surgical resection.
The results imply that pacifier use may be a marker of breastfeeding difficulties or decreased maternal motivation to breastfeed, as opposed to being the causal agent in early weaning.