[Cancer of the transverse colon: a cancer diagnosed too late]

Study of 48 cases carcinoma of the transverse colon, undergoing surgery over a period of 6 years from 1968 to 1973 led to the following conclusions: diagnosis is often later because of the calibre of this part of the colon and hence little occlusive tendency. The best operation appears to be right and transverse hemicolectomy with ileo-colic anastamosis and resection of the gastrocolic ligament, where recurrences occur, along the edge of the greater curve of the stomach.