ArticleWorld journal of surgical oncology2008
The Merendino procedure following preoperative imatinib mesylate for locally advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the esophagogastric junction.
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- Sphincter-saving resection by cluneal arched skin incision for a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) of the lower rectum: a case report.Surgical case reports · 2017Article
- Giant gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) of the stomach cause of high bowel obstruction: surgical management.World journal of surgical oncology · 2013Article
- A targeted approach to a giant gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the esophagus.Indian journal of surgical oncology · 2013Article
- Rare presentation of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor with spontaneous esophageal perforation: A case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2013Article
- Splenic artery aneurysm presenting with clinical features of a bleeding gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumour.Journal of surgical case reports · 2011Article
- How radical should surgery be for early esophageal cancer?World journal of surgery · 2011Article
- [Aspects of surgical treatment for gastro-intestinal stromal tumors].Der Radiologe · 2009Review
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Abstract
backgroundGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) of the esophagogastric junction might pose a major problem to surgical resection. If locally advanced, extended or multivisceral resection with relevant procedural-specific morbidity and mortality is often necessary. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a patient with a locally advanced GIST of the esophagogastric junction who was treated by transhiatal resection of the lower esophagus and gastric cardia with reconstruction by interposition of segment of the jejunum (Merendino procedure). Prior to resection, downsizing of the tumor had successfully been achieved by treatment with imatinib mesylate for six months. Histological proof of GIST by immunohistochemical expression of c-KIT and/or PDGF alpha Receptor is crucial to allow embarking on this treatment strategy.
conclusionA multimodal approach for an advanced GIST of the esophagogastric junction with preoperative administration of imatinib mesylate could avoid extended resection. The Merendino procedure might be considered as the reconstruction method of choice after resection of GIST at this location.
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