A laparoscopic resection of lung cancer metastatic to transverse colon: A case report and review of the literature

A laparoscopic resection of lung cancer metastatic to transverse colon: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract Metastatic colon cancer from primary lung cancer is usually a part of systemic dissemination, suggesting limited prognosis. However, surgical intervention for symptomatic patients such as hemorrhage is sometimes required. Surgeons must carefully determine the surgical indication in view of...

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Main Authors: Ryota Koyama, Nozomi Minagawa, Yoshiaki Maeda, Toshiki Shinohara, Tomonori Hamada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-09-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
laparoscopic surgery
lung cancer
lung cancer metastatic to colon
palliative surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2296
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Summary:Abstract Metastatic colon cancer from primary lung cancer is usually a part of systemic dissemination, suggesting limited prognosis. However, surgical intervention for symptomatic patients such as hemorrhage is sometimes required. Surgeons must carefully determine the surgical indication in view of prognosis and quality of life.
ISSN:2050-0904

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