Does neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio predict Therapeutic Outcome After Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Carcinoma of the Ampulla of Vater?
Preoperative NLR is an independent and significant indicator of long-term outcome in patients with carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Measurement of NLR may help decision making in the postoperative management of patients with carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater.
The cytotoxic factor produced by A. xylosoxidans may represent an important virulence factor, which when associated with CF chronic lung inflammation, may cause tissue damage and decline of lung function.