[Diagnosis and treatment of cancer of the major duodenal papilla].

The diagnosis and treatment of cancer of the major duodenal papilla in 83 patients are discussed. Radical operations were carried out in 71 (86%) patients; 60 were economical pancreatoduodenal resection (EPDR) and 11 were extended pancreatoduodenal ones (ExPDR). Postoperative mortality was 28%.