Carcinoma of sigmoid colon following urinary diversion: a case report and review of literature
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The association of ureterosigmoidostomy with colonic cancer is well established. A 100-fold increased risk of malignancy has been proposed in association with ureterosigmoidostomy. Characteristically there is a latent period of aroun...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2004-06-01
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Series: | World Journal of Surgical Oncology |
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Online Access: | http://www.wjso.com/content/2/1/20 |