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Kofi Oppong

Researcher at Freeman Hospital

Publications -  134
Citations -  3522

Kofi Oppong is an academic researcher from Freeman Hospital. The author has contributed to research in topics: Endoscopic ultrasound & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 24, co-authored 112 publications receiving 2593 citations. Previous affiliations of Kofi Oppong include Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Royal Victoria Infirmary.

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European evidence-based guidelines on pancreatic cystic neoplasms

Marco Del Chiaro, +88 more
- 01 May 2018 - 
TL;DR: A conservative approach is recommended for asymptomatic MCN and IPMN, and Lifelong follow-up of IPMN is recommended in patients who are fit for surgery.
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European experts consensus statement on cystic tumours of the pancreas.

TL;DR: Diagnostic computerized tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging are indicated in all patients with cystic lesion of the pancreas and in lesions with a suspicion of malignancy, otherwise organ preserving procedures may be considered.
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Serous cystic neoplasm of the pancreas: a multinational study of 2622 patients under the auspices of the International Association of Pancreatology and European Pancreatic Club (European Study Group on Cystic Tumors of the Pancreas)

B Jais, +87 more
- 01 Feb 2016 - 
TL;DR: This study supports an initial conservative management in the majority of patients with SCN, and suggests surgical treatment should be proposed only for diagnosis remaining uncertain after complete workup, significant and related symptoms or exceptionally when exists concern with malignancy.
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Endoscopic necrosectomy as primary therapy in the management of infected pancreatic necrosis

TL;DR: Endoscopic necrosectomy is a safe method for treatment of infected pancreatic necrosis and may be combined with other methods of surgical intervention.