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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Main Authors: Naqvi Abul H, Khan Muhammad N, Lee Richard E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-06-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/2/1/20