Management of liver metastases of gastrointestinal stromal tumor

Hao, C.-y.; Qian, H.-g.

Zhonghua Wei Chang Wai Ke Za Zhi 15(3): 221-224

2012


ISSN/ISBN: 1671-0274
PMID: 22454162
Document Number: 659157
Liver is the most common metastatic site of gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST). The recurrence rate is high even after hepatectomy. Although tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) makes the resection feasible for some of the liver metastasis of GIST and significantly increase the overall survival, surgery still can not be substituted. Therefore, it is worth investigating and exploring the most appropriate treatment for the GIST with liver metastasis.

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