Management of the asymptomatic primary in the palliative treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.
OBJECTIVE: The management of the asymptomatic primary in stage IV colorectal cancer presents a dilemma. There is an increased morbidity and mortality from surgical resection. Nonresectional management of the primary is associated with the risks of obstruction, perforation or haemorrhage. Our practi...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2009
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