The effect of neoadjuvant imatinib therapy on outcome and survival in rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumors: A multiinstitutional study.
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.26628
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES This study aimed to characterize the efficacy of neoadjuvant imatinib in rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) and the prognostic characteristics of patients after surgery. METHODS Patients with rectal GISTs who received neoadjuvant… read more here.
Keywords: rectal gastrointestinal; gastrointestinal stromal; neoadjuvant imatinib; therapy ... See more keywords
Radical excision versus local resection for primary rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Cohort Study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.03.068
Abstract: BACKGROUND Rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare digestive disease that originates in mesenchymal tissues and has malignant tendencies. At present, no standard treatment has been developed, and surgical approaches and the resection scope… read more here.
Keywords: rectal gastrointestinal; radical excision; primary rectal; gastrointestinal stromal ... See more keywords
Clinical outcomes of surgical and imatinib treatment for rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumours: retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrac067
Abstract: Abstract Background Rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are rare and treated mainly by radical surgery. Although the importance of perioperative imatinib has been recognized, there are few reports on its outcomes. Method Consecutive patients diagnosed… read more here.
Keywords: imatinib; surgery; rectal gastrointestinal; stromal tumours ... See more keywords
Complete response of advanced rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumors after imatinib treatment: A case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029411
Abstract: Rationale: Patients with rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) who achieve a complete response (CR) with imatinib therapy have rarely been reported in the literature. Moreover, no treatment guidelines have been established for rectal GIST patients… read more here.
Keywords: stromal tumors; rectal gastrointestinal; treatment; imatinib treatment ... See more keywords
Endoscopic submucosal dissection of a rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumor close to the dentate line
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DOI: 10.1111/den.13605
Abstract: FOR RESECTABLE RECTAL gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), transabdominal surgery is typical. In already-vulnerable patients, however, transabdominal surgery has greater associated risks. Transanal surgery, conversely, is a minimally invasive procedure; however, visualization of the operative field… read more here.
Keywords: rectal gastrointestinal; endoscopic submucosal; submucosal dissection; gastrointestinal stromal ... See more keywords
IDDF2020-ABS-0016 Clinicopathologic characteristics and treatment outcomes of rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumors: experience from a tertiary center
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-iddf.43
Abstract: Background To investigate the clinicopathologic characteristics, surgical and imatinib management and long-term follow-up outcomes of the rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). Methods Consecutive patients with rectal GISTs admitted in our center (from January 2013 to… read more here.
Keywords: rectal gastrointestinal; outcomes rectal; gastrointestinal stromal; stromal tumors ... See more keywords