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[Multiple carcinomas of the colon and rectum]
Minerva Chirurgica
|March 15, 1980
Summary
This study analyzed 23 cases of multiple colorectal adenocarcinomas, finding synchronous and metachronous tumors. It highlights the importance of understanding the pathogenesis of multiple large intestine cancers.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Context:
- Analysis of 23 multiple adenocarcinoma cases of the large intestine.
- Represents 2.78% of 825 colon-rectum cancers operated between 1958-1979.
- Data from the Surgery Division of Turin General Hospital.
Purpose:
- To analyze cases of multiple adenocarcinoma of the large intestine.
- To present classification, anatomo-pathological features, and surgical treatment.
- To discuss pathogenetic hypotheses for multiple colorectal cancers.
Summary:
- Reviewed 23 cases of multiple large intestine adenocarcinomas (14 synchronous, 9 metachronous).
- These cases constituted 2.78% of all colon-rectum cancers treated surgically during the study period.
- Detailed presentation of tumor classification, pathology, and surgical management, with emphasis on etiological factors.
Impact:
- Contributes to understanding the epidemiology of multiple colorectal cancers.
- Informs surgical strategies and treatment protocols for patients with multiple tumors.
- Provides insights into the pathogenesis of synchronous and metachronous colorectal adenocarcinomas.