Synchronous oesophagectomy and hepatic resection for metastatic oesophageal cancer: report of a case.
| Title | Synchronous oesophagectomy and hepatic resection for metastatic oesophageal cancer: report of a case. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Mudan, S. S., Giakoustidis A., Giakoustidis D., & Slevin M. |
| Journal | Hippokratia |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pagination | 291-3 |
| Date Published | 2010 Oct |
| ISSN | 1790-8019 |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: Oesophageal cancer with liver metastasis is rare and when diagnosed is usually advanced and surgical management is contraindicated.Method-Results: We report the case of a patient who presented with oesophageal cancer and liver metastasis. The patient received chemotherapy combined with RFA to liver tumour. Subsequently she was subjected to oesophagectomy and liver resection of segment 5 extended into segment 8. Patient underwent adjuvant chemotherapy post-operatively and remains disease-free until now, 29 months after operation.CONCLUSION: Oesophageal cancer with concomitant liver metastasis is a rare and lethal disease. Multimodal management including surgery may offer prolonged survival in highly selected patients. |
| Alternate Journal | Hippokratia |
| PubMed ID | 21311643 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC3031329 |
