Late anastomotic recurrence after radical resection of carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater: case report.
Although 5-year survival after radical resection for ampullary carcinoma has traditionally been regarded as a cure, recent reports have documented late recurrences from these tumors. This case report describes an anastomotic recurrence developing more than 5 years after a curative resection for ampullary carcinoma. This case report is unique in its location, unusually late development, and proposed mechanism of occurrence.
Pyke
C M
CM
Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn 55905.
Donohue
J H
JH
Lewis
J E
JE
D014670:Ampulla of Vater; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002758:Cholangiography; D003138:Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed