Abstract
We report a case of drain-site tumour recurrence 2 years after right colon resection for adenocarcinoma of the ascending colon. A large number of case reports concerning port-site tumour recurrences after laparoscopic procedures have been reported. However, post-laparotomy incision site cancer recurrence is considered a rare occurrence.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 546-547 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | European Journal of Surgical Oncology |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 1999 |
Keywords
- Abdominal wall metastasis
- Colon carcinoma
- Laparoscopy
- Pneumoperitoneum
- Port-site metastasis
- Therapy
- Wound implantation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Surgery