Management of obstructive colon cancer: Current status, obstacles, and future directions
Ri-Na Yoo, Hyeon‐Min Cho, Bong‐Hyeon Kye
Abstract
SEMS placement followed by elective surgery in resectable, locally advanced obstructive colon cancer, are described based on the location of the obstructive cancer lesion. Controversies regarding each treatment strategy are discussed. To overcome current obstacles, a potential diagnostic method using circulating tumor DNA and further research directions incorporating neoadjuvant chemotherapy are introduced.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineColorectal cancerElective surgeryEmergency surgeryCancerSurgeryIntensive care medicineGeneral surgeryInternal medicineColorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsColorectal and Anal CarcinomasGenetic factors in colorectal cancer