Metal prosthesis for palliation of advanced colon cancer

Metastatic esophageal tumor from cecal carcinoma.

A 55-year-old man developed progressive dysphagia 14 months after palliative colectomy and subsequent systemic chemotherapy for advanced cecal cancer with carcinomatosis peritonei. Radiologic and endoscopic examinations suggested a submucosal tumor in the lower esophagus causing a severe luminal stricture. A self-expanding metal stent was placed for palliation. The prosthesis was effective for ...

Low-dose Gemcitabine and Carboplatin as a Good Palliation for Local Symptoms in Advanced Transitional Cell Carcinoma of Bladder

Colon carcinoma metastases with extension to chest wall and pericardium

Management of locally advanced colon cancer metastases is challenging and operation carries an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. The knowledge of exact sites of involvement can aid the surgeon to make a decision regarding complete resection or palliative therapy. PET/CT scan is an advantage in this setting because metabolic alterations often precede the anatomic changes; moreover, it c...

To Stent or Not to Stent in Colorectal Cancer: That is Still the Question in Gastroenterology!

t o s Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and although there is growing concern about screening and prevention, 10--15% of the cases still present with obstruction.1 The management of these cases is difficult and there is ongoing debate about the best standard of care for these patients. Surgery is the traditional option but the use of self-expandable metal stents (SE...

شاخص های اپیدمیولوژیک و کلینیکو پاتولوژیک سرطانهای کولورکتال در ساری 1386-1378

Background and Purpose: Each year, about 50,000 new cases of cancer occur in Iran and the most common being the gastrointestinal (GI) tract (38%). Colorectal cancers account for the 3rd and 4th most prevalent cancers in Iranian men and women, respectively. Since genetic and environmental factors lead to differences in colorectal cancer occurrence in different geographic regions and races, we ...