The Brescia International Multidisciplinary Consensus Guidelines on the Optimal Pathology Assessment and Multidisciplinary Pathways of Non-Pancreatic Neoplasms in and Around the Ampulla of Vater (PERIPAN).

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The lack of multidisciplinary workflow guidelines and clear definitions and classifications for neoplasms in and around the ampulla of Vater results in inconsistencies affecting patient care and research.

Objective

The PERIPAN international multidisciplinary consensus group aimed to standardize the multidisciplinary diagnostic workflow and achieve consensus on definitions and classifications in order to ensure proper classification and optimal diagnostic assessment and consequently to improve patient care and future research.

Design

An international team of 43 experts (pathologists, surgeons, radiologists, gastroenterologists, oncologists) from 12 countries identified knowledge gaps, reviewed 37061 articles, and proposed recommendations using the Scottish I

SUBMITTER: Abu Hilal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12463731 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature