Intestinal obstruction caused by desmoid tumours: a review of the literature

Intraabdominal desmoid tumours are rare and can cause intestinal obstruction. Based on the review of the literature, surgical resection with negative margins and adjuvant chemotherapy is the optimal strategy for treatment of this pathology.

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Published in:JRSM open 2018-05, Vol.9 (5), p.2054270418763340
Main Authors: Jambhekar, Amani, Robinson, Shawn, Zafarani, Parvin, Rucinski, James, Gudavalli, Prasad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Colon
Gastrointestinal diseases
Intestinal obstruction
Tumors
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Summary:Intraabdominal desmoid tumours are rare and can cause intestinal obstruction. Based on the review of the literature, surgical resection with negative margins and adjuvant chemotherapy is the optimal strategy for treatment of this pathology.
ISSN:2054-2704
2054-2704
DOI:10.1177/2054270418763340