Leonoor V Wismans, Rory D de Vries, Casper W F van Eijck, Maaike Verheij, Susanne Bogers, Joachim G J V Aerts, Corine H GeurtsvanKessel, Casper H J van Eijck, Annemiek A van der Eijk
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Abstract
Background: Patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) are at increased risk for severe COVID-19. Although COVID-19 vaccines are highly recommended for this population, studies on immunogenicity are lacking. We aimed to investigate the immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines in PDAC patients, compared to controls.
Methods: This observational study evaluated SARS-CoV-2 spike-specific IgG (S-IgG) levels after priming and booster vaccination in PDAC patients. Primary outcomes were seroprevalence and S-IgG levels compared to matched controls. Secondary outcomes included safety and the association of S-IgG levels with clinical and therapeutic characteristics.
Results: In 81 PDAC patients, a total of 86 matched S-IgG levels were available (33 post-priming; 53 post-booster). After priming, 88% (29/33) of PDAC patients were seropositive compared to 97% (32/33) of controls (P=0.16). After booster, seropositivity increased to 98% (52/53) in PDAC patients and to 53/53 (100%) in controls (P=0.31). Patients with active disease during booster vaccination had significantly lower S-IgG levels compared to patients with a history of PDAC (P=0.002). Cancer therapies were not associated with distinct S-IgG levels (P>0.05). No serious adverse events occurred.
Conclusion: Priming and booster COVID-19 vaccines are safe and immunogenic in PDAC patients, comparable to controls. The antibody response was effectively increased by the booster vaccination and not impaired by cancer therapies.
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HPB is an international forum for clinical, scientific and educational communication.
Twelve issues a year bring the reader leading articles, expert reviews, original articles, images, editorials, and reader correspondence encompassing all aspects of benign and malignant hepatobiliary disease and its management. HPB features relevant aspects of clinical and translational research and practice.
Specific areas of interest include HPB diseases encountered globally by clinical practitioners in this specialist field of gastrointestinal surgery. The journal addresses the challenges faced in the management of cancer involving the liver, biliary system and pancreas. While surgical oncology represents a large part of HPB practice, submission of manuscripts relating to liver and pancreas transplantation, the treatment of benign conditions such as acute and chronic pancreatitis, and those relating to hepatobiliary infection and inflammation are also welcomed. There will be a focus on developing a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment with endoscopic and laparoscopic approaches, radiological interventions and surgical techniques being strongly represented. HPB welcomes submission of manuscripts in all these areas and in scientific focused research that has clear clinical relevance to HPB surgical practice.
HPB aims to help its readers - surgeons, physicians, radiologists and basic scientists - to develop their knowledge and practice. HPB will be of interest to specialists involved in the management of hepatobiliary and pancreatic disease however will also inform those working in related fields.
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