Treatment of low rectal carcinoma by transanal electrocoagulation

Fletcher, P. R; DuQuesnay, D. R; Carpenter, R

Fletcher, P. R; DuQuesnay, D. R; Carpenter, R.

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Fletcher, P. R; University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology and Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston. JM
DuQuesnay, D. R; s.af
Carpenter, R; s.af

West Indian med. j ; 48(3): 147-149, Sept. 1999.

Article en En | LILACS | ID: lil-473136

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ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

This study reports the first 13 cases of biopsy-proven low rectal carcinoma treated by transanal electrocoagulation using a locally manufactured instrument. At the University Hospital of the West Indies, over a 16-year period, 9 patients were treated for cure, six of whom have no clinical evidence of recurrence for one to 12 years. Four cases who were offered this procedure for palliation defaulted after a single treatment. Transanal electrocoagulation provides an additional option for treating patients with small, mobile low rectal cancers, following careful screening for evidence of nodal or distant spread. The procedure can also be used in the local control of disease in patients with distant spread or in whom a major operation is not feasible.

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Humanos; Masculino; Femenino; Adulto; Persona de Mediana Edad; Adenocarcinoma/cirugía; Electrocoagulación; Neoplasias del Recto/cirugía; Electrocoagulación/instrumentación; Electrocoagulación/métodos

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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: LILACS Asunto principal: Neoplasias del Recto / Adenocarcinoma / Electrocoagulación Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: West Indian med. j Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA Año: 1999 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Jamaica Pais de publicación: Jamaica

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