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Primary small bowel malignant tumors. Unrecognized until emergent laparotomy.

C Brophy1, C E Cahow

  • 1Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510.

The American Surgeon
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Many primary small bowel tumors present as surgical emergencies. Early diagnosis of small bowel tumors is crucial to prevent complications like obstruction, hemorrhage, and perforation.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Primary malignant tumors of the small bowel are rare.
  • A significant proportion of these tumors present as surgical emergencies, often delaying diagnosis and treatment.
  • This presentation can lead to severe complications, impacting patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical presentation and management of primary small bowel malignant tumors.
  • To identify factors contributing to delayed diagnosis and emergency presentations.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnostic evaluation for small bowel neoplasms.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 45 consecutive cases of primary small bowel malignant tumors treated between 1969 and 1983.

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  • Analysis of patient demographics, clinical presentations, diagnostic methods, and treatment outcomes.
  • Categorization of presentations into surgical emergencies versus elective explorations.

    • Main Results:

    • 64% of patients presented with surgical emergencies, including intestinal obstruction (14), gastrointestinal hemorrhage (11), and perforation (4).
    • The remaining 16 patients were explored due to persistent symptoms, abnormal imaging (GI series, CT scan), or palpable masses.
    • 38 patients underwent tumor resection, and 7 received palliative bypass procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • A high index of suspicion for small bowel tumors is essential, particularly in patients with unexplained abdominal pain, weight loss, or occult gastrointestinal bleeding.
    • Early diagnostic evaluation, including imaging studies like a small bowel series, can prevent a substantial number of emergency presentations.
    • Prompt diagnosis and intervention are critical for improving outcomes in patients with primary small bowel malignancies.