Journal of surgical oncology
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Does neoadjuvant chemotherapy reveal disease precluding surgical treatment of initially resectable colorectal cancer liver metastases?
The objective of this study is to determine whether neoadjuvant chemotherapy reveals occult disease precluding surgical extirpation of initially resectable colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRCLM). ⋯ Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for initially resectable CRCLM does not reveal occult disease precluding surgical treatment.
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Clinical Trial
Outcomes following oesophageal stent insertion for palliation of malignant strictures: A large single centre series.
Self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) are an accepted intervention for malignant dysphagia. Stents vary in ease of insertion, removability, migration and occlusion rates. This series reports the complications, morbidity and mortality associated with several SEMS. ⋯ Oesophageal stent insertion provides good palliation for malignant dysphagia, however recurrent dysphagia remains a problem. This major complication occurs more frequently with covered Niti S stents than double-layered Niti S stents. This finding may aid the stent choice used in advanced oesophageal malignancy.