Clinical Significance of Lymph Node Dissection and Lymph Node Metastasis in Primary Appendiceal Tumor Patients After Curative Resection: a Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-021-05070-6
Abstract: Due to its rarity and biological heterogeneity, guidelines for primary appendiceal tumor (PAT) are based on scarce evidence, resulting in no strong recommendations. The present study explored prognosis-related factors, including the timing of lymph node… read more here.
Keywords: node dissection; lymph; lymph node; appendiceal tumor ... See more keywords
Predicting appendiceal tumors among patients with appendicitis
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001378
Abstract: BACKGROUND As nonoperative management of appendicitis gains popularity, vigilance for appendiceal tumors becomes increasingly important. We hypothesized that, among patients presenting with acute appendicitis, those with advanced age, multiple comorbidities, atypical presentation, and complicated appendicitis… read more here.
Keywords: nonoperative management; among patients; appendicitis; appendiceal tumor ... See more keywords