Imatinib Mesylate Therapy in Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Experience from a Single Institute

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare soft tissue sarcomas arising primarily from mesenchymal tissue in the gastrointestinal tract and abdomen. Since there is no effective treatment in the advanced stages, the outcome is poor in such patients. Recently, imatinib mesylate, a selective tyros...

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Main Authors: Hui-Hua Hsiao, Yi-Chang Liu, Hui-Jen Tsai, Li-Tzong Chen, Ching-Ping Lee, Chieh-Han Chuan, Jaw-Yuan Wang, Sheau-Fang Yang, Yi-Ting Tseng, Sheng-Fung Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2006-12-01
Series:Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X09703596