Is subtotal gastrectomy feasible for the treatment of gastric stump cancer located at the anastomotic site after distal gastrectomy for benign lesions?

Is subtotal gastrectomy feasible for the treatment of gastric stump cancer located at the anastomotic site after distal gastrectomy for benign lesions?

Abstract Background Total gastrectomy (TG) is a widely accepted procedure for treating gastric stump cancer (GSC). However, subtotal gastrectomy (SG) would benefit elective patients with GSC. The aim of this study was to clarify the safety and long-term prognosis of SG in treating GSC after distal g...

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Main Authors: Fuhai Ma, Yang Li, Weikun Li, Wenzhe Kang, Hao Liu, Shuai Ma, Bingzhi Wang, Yibin Xie, Yuxin Zhong, Yingtai Chen, Liyan Xue, Yantao Tian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Gastric stump cancer
Anastomotic site
Subtotal gastrectomy
Total gastrectomy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-020-01821-y

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