Primary adenocarcinoma of the vermiform appendix

The surgical management of adenocarcinoma of the appendix is discussed. Seven cases of this entity together with a review of the literature are presented. The incidence, classification, pathophysiology of the symptom complex, treatment, and results are reviewed. To obtain the best prognosis, we reco...

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Published inThe American journal of surgery Vol. 127; no. 6; pp. 704 - 707
Main Authors Cohen, Sheldon E., Wolfman, Earl F.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.1974
Subjects
Acute Disease
Adenocarcinoma - classification
Adenocarcinoma - diagnosis
Adenocarcinoma - epidemiology
Adenocarcinoma - surgery
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Appendectomy
Appendiceal Neoplasms - classification
Appendiceal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Appendiceal Neoplasms - epidemiology
Appendiceal Neoplasms - surgery
Appendicitis - diagnosis
Cecal Neoplasms
Colectomy
Female
Humans
Lymphatic Metastasis
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasms, Multiple Primary
Sex Factors
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Summary:The surgical management of adenocarcinoma of the appendix is discussed. Seven cases of this entity together with a review of the literature are presented. The incidence, classification, pathophysiology of the symptom complex, treatment, and results are reviewed. To obtain the best prognosis, we recommend that right hemicolectomy be performed for invasive adenocarcinoma of the appendix, either at the initial operation or subsequently.
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ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/0002-9610(74)90352-3