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Correlation between the survival rate of the patients with synchronous hepatic metastases from gastric carcinoma after surgical resection and patient's index

Background Many studies have reported the benefit of hepatic resection for solitary and metachronous metastases from gastric cancer. However, indications and surgical results for synchronous hepatic metastases from gastric carcinoma have not been clearly defined. This study was performed to assess t...

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Published in:中华医学杂志:英文版 2012 (5), p.747-751
Main Author: YANG Xin-wei LI Zhe LIU Kai FU Xiao-hui YANG Jia-he WUMeng-chao
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Language:English
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Summary:Background Many studies have reported the benefit of hepatic resection for solitary and metachronous metastases from gastric cancer. However, indications and surgical results for synchronous hepatic metastases from gastric carcinoma have not been clearly defined. This study was performed to assess the benefits and limits of simultaneous combined resection of both primary gastric cancer and synchronous hepatic metastases, as well as to identify prognostic factors affecting the survival.
ISSN:0366-6999
2542-5641