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Cancer of the gastric stump after partial gastrectomy (Billroth II principle) for ulcer
Author(s) -
Saegesser F.,
Jämes D.
Publication year - 1972
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197205)29:5<1150::aid-cncr2820290505>3.0.co;2-5
Subject(s) - medicine , gastrectomy , etiology , gastroenterology , billroth ii , malignancy , cancer , billroth i , peptic ulcer , surgery , general surgery
Eighteen cancers of the gastric remnant after resection for peptic ulcer are reviewed. Current views on the etiology and pathogenesis of this malignancy are described, as a prolonged exposure of the gastric mucosa to alkaline juices seems to create a precancerous state. Diagnosis of the condition through symptoms, x‐ray examination, cytology, and endoscopic methods is discussed. The curative procedure is recommended, and the poor value of palliative surgery is emphasized. Seven survivors (three long‐term survivors) are reported.