Abstract
The management of a massive abdominal wall desmoid tumor in a young woman with Gardner's syndrome is discussed. Treatment options included primary radiation, subtotal excision with radiation, primary chemotherapy or radical resection with abdominal wall reconstruction. The advantages and disadvantages of the various treatment options are discussed, and the technique of resection and reconstruction is explained.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 518-520 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Diseases of the Colon & Rectum |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 1986 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abdominal wall reconstruction
- Aggressive fibromatosis
- Desmoid tumors
- Gardner's syndrome
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology