Managing Gastric Linitis Plastica : Keep the scalpel sheathed

Gastric linitis plastica is a diffuse type of cancer which is characterised by a thickening and rigidity of the stomach wall. It is notorious for its failure to cause early symptoms, and patients with symptoms generally have a more advanced form of the disease. We report our 18-month-long experience...

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Main Authors: Sadaf Jafferbhoy, Hanif Shiwani, Quatullah Rustum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sultan Qaboos University 2013-08-01
Series:Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/1845