Large Intestine Stent
12 March 2024
The insertion of a stent into the colon
In cases of leakage after colon surgery, a partial or fully covered stent may be applied. While there are various methods for healing the affected area, stent placement can facilitate recovery in suitable patients. The use of a stent in colon cancer is aimed at relieving the obstruction caused by the tumor in the intestines.
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Does the use of ultrasound increase success in liver metastasis surgery?
5 March 2024
Use of ultrasound increase success in liver metastasis surgery?
In cases where metastasis has occurred to the liver, especially in colon cancer patients, it is important to remove the metastasis and leave no disease behind. While MR and PET-CT imaging may guide the decision for surgery targeting the liver, some lesions may not be visualized. At this stage, intraoperative ultrasound comes into play during the surgery.
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How is cancer treated if it has progressed to surrounding organs?
5 March 2024
How is cancer treated when spread to surrounding organs?
In gastrointestinal cancers, radiological examinations such as CT or MRI show adherence of the cancer to surrounding tissues or organs. For example, colon cancer involving the small intestine, stomach cancer affecting the spleen, rectal cancer involving the prostate or uterus, and pancreatic cancer affecting the portal veins can be cited as examples.
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