Neuroendocrine liver metastasis from the small intestine: Is surgery beneficial for survival?

Abstract Background Neuroendocrine neoplasia of the small intestine (siNEN) are frequently diagnosed with liver metastases. The impact of the presence of liver metastases on overall survival and the necessity of surgery for liver metastasis is discussed controversially. The aim of this study is to e...

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Main Authors: Andreas Selberherr, Simon Freermann, Oskar Koperek, Martin B. Niederle, Philipp Riss, Christian Scheuba, Bruno Niederle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
NET
NEN
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-021-01677-9