Cancer recurrent at stapled colon incision.
Recurrence of colon cancer at a stapled colotomy site separate from the anastomosis was discovered through a rising carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). Resection resulted in cure. Exfoliation and implantation of cancer cells is discussed.
Davidson
J T
JT
Medical Center, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Clay
L D
LD
Umanoff
M
M
Chandler
J J
JJ
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen / Q000032:analysis; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis; D012086:Reoperation; D013528:Surgical Staplers / Q000009:adverse effects*
D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen