The impact of SPARC expression on the survival of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients after curative resection

Background: The predictive roles of secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients after curative resection have not been clarified. We investigated the correlations between the SPARC expression and the postoperative prognosis.