Duodenectomy with jejunal advancement and reimplantation of the ampulla of Vater for recurrent right colon cancer: A case report.
Citation: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 62:1-4, 2019 Jul 19.PMID: 31404898Institution: Washington Cancer InstituteForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXEDYear: 2019ISSN:- 2210-2612
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BACKGROUND: Local or regional recurrence of colon or rectal cancer frequently occurs if there is a positive margin of resection or spillage of cancer cells during the operation.
CONCLUSIONS: Prevention of recurrent right colon cancer is an import consideration for primary resection. However, if this duodenum is involved by recurrence, techniques for resection exist.
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METHODS: The clinical course of a patient with right colon cancer recurrent within the resection site and on the anterior aspect of the duodenum was reviewed.
RESULTS: Resection of recurrent right colon cancer was accomplished by subtotal duodenectomy. Reconstruction was with jejunal advancement and reimplantation of the ampulla of Vater. No postoperative complications occurred and palliation was excellent.
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