Malignant tumors of the endocrine system

Linder, F.

Münchener Medizinische Wochenschrift 122(12): 423-427

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0341-3098
PMID: 6769004
Document Number: 160609
The malignant forms of endocrine tumors are a worthwhile target for surgery, particularly since radiotherapy and chemotherapy have shown far less, if any, results. In contrast, the combination of scalpel and anatomical reduction of the hormonal matrix proved to be of high therapeutic values. The well-known saying of Moynihan: "A surgeon is an internist who operates" refers to the necessary prerequisite for such interventions--a well founded pathophysiological knowledge.

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