Patterns of Care and Survival Outcomes in the Treatment of Anal Melanoma
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DOI: 10.1007/s12029-019-00238-5
Abstract: Purpose Anal mucosal melanoma is an uncommon malignancy of the anal canal, with few large studies available to establish clear trends in the treatment modalities presently available. The primary goal of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: surgical excision; treatment; patterns care; anal melanoma ... See more keywords
Resection for anal melanoma: Is there an optimal approach?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.05.026
Abstract: Background: Anal melanoma is a lethal disease, but its rarity makes understanding the behavior and effects of intervention challenging. Local resection and abdominal perineal resection are the proposed treatments for nonmetastatic disease. We hypothesize that… read more here.
Keywords: anal melanoma; local resection; perineal resection; abdominal perineal ... See more keywords