[Adenocarcinoma of the gastric stump]

Ann Chir. 2003 Oct;128(8):521-5. doi: 10.1016/s0003-3944(03)00219-0.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Cancer of the gastric stump is a classical late complication of gastrectomy for benign lesion. This tumor is defined by various criteria, including a minimal delay of 5 years since the initial gastrectomy and the benignity of the initial lesion. Early diagnosis is difficult since suggestive clinical signs are usually associated with advanced tumors. Prognosis is globally bad and theoretically justifies routine endoscopic screening. For tumors which can be radically resected, completion gastrectomy with lymphadenectomy is indicated and allows a 40% 5-year survival. In other cases, palliative treatment remains a major concern.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
  • Gastrectomy / adverse effects*
  • Gastric Stump / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Palliative Care
  • Prognosis
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Stomach Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / surgery