Single-incision laparoscopic ileocecal resection in a 10-year-old child with appendiceal neuroendocrine tumor

Single-incision laparoscopic ileocecal resection in a 10-year-old child with appendiceal neuroendocrine tumor

Abstract Background In Japan, the majority of gastrointestinal tract neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) have been reported to originate from the rectum, and appendiceal NETs are relatively rare. Preoperative diagnosis is very difficult and it is diagnosed after appendectomy. Pediatric appendiceal NET is a...

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Main Authors: Ayana Goto, Nobuhisa Matsuhashi, Takao Takahashi, Yuta Sato, Shinya Hirata, Toshiyuki Tanahashi, Satoshi Matsui, Hisasi Imai, Yoshihiro Tanaka, Kazuya Yamaguchi, Kazuhiro Yoshida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Appendiceal neuroendocrine tumor
Pediatric
Lymph node metastasis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-019-1745-y

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