The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

May 2018

Intestinal obstruction caused by desmoid tumours: a review of the literature

Author Information

Jambhekar A, Robinson S, Zafarani P, Rucinski J, Gudavalli P.

Department of Surgery, New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

Publication

JRSM Open

Summary

Intraabdominal desmoid tumours are rare and can cause intestinal obstruction. Based on the review of the literature, surgical resection with negative margins and adjuvant chemotherapy is the optimal strategy for treatment of this pathology.

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