Challenge of gastro-intestinal stromal tumor management in low-income countries: example of Benin

Challenge of gastro-intestinal stromal tumor management in low-income countries: example of Benin

Abstract Background GISTs are rare tumors but the most frequent mesenchymal tumors of the digestive tract. Diagnosis and treatment are challenging in low-income countries due to relatively poor access to immunohistochemistry and targeted therapy. In Africa, there are few studies about it. Imatinib,...

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Main Authors: Dansou Gaspard Gbessi, Freddy Houéhanou Rodrigue Gnangnon, Aboudou Raïmi Kpossou, Pacifique Prudent Gbetchedji, Falilatou Seidou, Yacoubou Imorou Souaïbou, Setondji Gilles Roger Attolou, Ismaïl Lawani, Marie-Christel Laleye, Flore Gangbo, Francis Moïse Dossou, Jean Sehonou, Delphin Kuassi Mehinto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
GIST
Access to treatment
Surgery
Imatinib
Low-income country
Benin republic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-022-02709-9

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