Publications by authors named "G W Girvin"
Background: The histologic diagnosis of atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) has been reported as having a high rate of malignancy, either ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). We reviewed our surgical group's experience with stereotactic core-needle biopsies (SCNB), specifically looking at the follow-up of ADH.
Methods: From November 1994 through July 1997 our group performed 539 SCNB.
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- Treatment for esophageal cancer is shifting from primarily palliative care to more proactive approaches, including preoperative chemo- and radiation therapy, which enhances surgical outcomes.
- A study involving 29 patients in the Spokane area (mostly older men with adenocarcinoma) showed promising results from a treatment regimen including chemotherapy and radiation before surgery.
- While 79% of patients had no residual cancer post-surgery, metastatic cancer remains a major concern, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and research in esophageal cancer treatments.
A retrospective chart review of 507 patients who underwent cholecystectomies over an 18 month period was performed. There were 345 female patients and 162 male patients. Of the female patients, 90 (26 percent) presented with complicated disease, which was severe in 38 (11 percent).
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