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[Early gastric cancer. Clinical contribution]
A Pillitu1, N Carletti, S Durzi
1Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Sacra Famiglia, Regione Marche, USL 1, Novafeltria (PS).
Rivista Europea Per Le Scienze Mediche E Farmacologiche = European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences = Revue Europeenne Pour Les Sciences Medicales Et Pharmacologiques
|May 1, 1992
Summary
Subtotal gastrectomy and lymphadenectomy offer excellent outcomes for early gastric cancer, with no reported deaths or recurrences. Endoscopic examination is crucial for precise early diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Context:
- Focuses on early gastric cancer (EGC) management.
- Reviews a significant case series from 1978-1990.
- Highlights the evolution of diagnostic and surgical approaches.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of subtotal gastrectomy and lymphadenectomy for EGC.
- To emphasize the role of endoscopic examination in EGC diagnosis.
- To report outcomes and recurrence rates in a historical cohort.
Summary:
- Presents findings from 37 EGC cases treated between 1978 and 1990.
- Demonstrates excellent results with subtotal gastrectomy and lymphadenectomy, achieving zero mortality and recurrence.
- Underscores the diagnostic accuracy and primary importance of endoscopic procedures for EGC.
Impact:
- Subtotal gastrectomy with lymphadenectomy is a viable and effective treatment for EGC.
- Endoscopic examination is the gold standard for early detection, improving patient prognosis.
- Provides valuable data for historical comparison and understanding long-term EGC treatment outcomes.