Is shear stress in epiphyseal growth plate a risk factor for slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
Elevated shear stress, but not elevated contact stress, is a risk factor for slipping of the capital femoral epiphysis.
After regional pancreatectomy, tumor size is the strongest predictor of prognosis. A multi- institutional randomized prospective trial of regional pancreatectomy versus pancreaticoduodenectomy is warranted in previously untreated, noninfected cases.