title: [Synchronous carcinoma of the colorectum].
abstract: The incidence of synchronous carcinoma of the large intestine is rising in relation to a greater oncogenic environmental charge and increased average life expectancy. There is also a constant risk of not recognising the disease, especially in the case of small carcinoma and, to a greater extent, in patients operated during the occlusive phase. Having underlined the diagnostic value of a correct preparation of the colon prior to instrumental tests, the authors emphasise the importance of a careful intraoperative exploration of the viscera, its preliminary confinement in occluded subjects and repeated surgery in the event of doubts regarding the monolocation of the tumour. Lastly, they underline the importance of postoperative radiological and endoscopic controls since these tests mark both the successful outcome of treatment and the start of follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Cattedra di Patologia Chirurgica e Propedeutica Clinica Base, Università degli Studi di Palermo.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pisciotta
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gulotta
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Profita
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Amoroso
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mineo
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rodolico
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Il carcinoma sincrono del colon-retto.