Publications by authors named "Belen Matias"
Article Synopsis
- Tumor deposits (TDs) are associated with poorer outcomes in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, leading to lower cancer-related survival (CRS) and shorter time-to-recurrence (TTR) compared to those without TDs.
- In a study with 1,426 CRC patients, those with TDs showed significantly reduced CRS (42% vs. 82%) and TTR (34% vs. 79%) over five years.
- The findings suggest that incorporating TDs into the TNM classification system could help better identify high-risk groups and improve prognostic evaluations.
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- * Results show that patients with right-sided (RS) tumors have significantly lower overall survival (OS) and cancer-related survival (CRS) compared to those with left-sided (LS) or rectal tumors, particularly in advanced stages.
- * The research indicates that tumor location is an independent prognostic factor, with RS patients facing greater challenges in survival rates, especially at stage III and IV, highlighting the need for further analysis of these differences.
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the necessity of cholecystectomy in patients who underwent surgery for gallstone ileus over a 26-year period.
- A review of 25 patient cases revealed that most had their obstruction site identified and that enterolithotomy was often performed without additional gallbladder intervention.
- Results showed that 83% of patients experienced no biliary complications post-surgery, indicating that urgent or delayed cholecystectomy may not be necessary after treating gallstone ileus.
