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[Small intestine obstruction caused by primary malignant neoplasms]
1III Klinika Chirurgii Ogólnej Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego, Kraków.
Przeglad Lekarski
|April 18, 2002
Summary
This study examined four patients with primary intestinal cancer causing small bowel obstruction. Surgical resection was performed, with most patients receiving chemotherapy and showing varied survival rates.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Context:
- Small intestine obstruction is a critical condition often requiring surgical intervention.
- Primary malignant neoplasms of the intestine are relatively rare but can lead to significant morbidity.
- This case series focuses on a specific subset of intestinal malignancies presenting with obstruction.
Purpose:
- To present a series of four cases of primary intestinal malignancy causing small intestine obstruction.
- To describe the surgical management and outcomes for these patients.
- To analyze the types of tumors (adenocarcinoma and carcinoid) and their impact on prognosis.
Summary:
- Four patients with primary intestinal neoplasms causing small intestine obstruction underwent emergency segmental intestinal resection.
- Histological analysis revealed two cases of adenocarcinoma and two cases of carcinoid tumors.
- Three patients received adjuvant chemotherapy, with survival ranging from 0.5 to 5 years post-operation.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of prompt surgical intervention for intestinal neoplasms presenting with obstruction.
- Provides insights into the clinical behavior and outcomes of rare primary intestinal malignancies.
- Informs treatment strategies and prognostic considerations for adenocarcinoma and carcinoid tumors of the small intestine.