Evaluation of Resectability of Pancreatic Cancer Using Low kVp CT

Usefulness of Low kVp High mAs Computed Tomography for the Evaluation of Pancreatic Cancer Resectability

The aim of this study is to investigate usefulness of low kVp high mAs computed tomography in evaluation of pancreatic cancer resectability.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1. age between 20 year-old and 85 year-old 2. patient with pancreatic cancer detected on standard CT scan using 120 kVp that obtained within one month 3. consider surgical resection for pancreatic cancer treatment 4. patients who can undergo contrast enhanced CT scan

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1. history of severe adverse reaction to iodine contrast 2. less than 60 of estimated GFR