Publications by authors named "L H Blumgart"
Background: Hepatic resection of colorectal liver metastases is associated with long-term survival. This study analyzes actual 10-year survivors after resection of colorectal liver metastases, reports the observed rate of cure, and identifies factors that preclude cure.
Methods: A single-institution, prospectively maintained database was queried for all initial resections for colorectal liver metastases for the years 1992-2004.
Article Synopsis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a serious condition caused by gastrin-secreting tumors (gastrinomas), primarily found in the pancreas or duodenum, whereas this study examines rare gastrinomas located in the liver and bile ducts.
- Conducted at the National Institutes of Health and Stanford University Hospital with 223 patients involved, this research highlights the incidence, surgical results, and survival rates associated with these unusual tumors over a 35-year period.
- Among the patients, only 7 had liver or biliary gastrinomas, with varying surgical procedures performed; most patients had complications but no operative deaths, and all patients showed positive results for gastrin levels and secretin tests.
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the rate and pattern of recurrence after curative intent resection of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC).
Study Design: Patients were included from 2 prospectively maintained databases. Recurrences were categorized by site.