[Colonic perforation and sepsis associated with Clostridium septicum as clinical presentation of colon cancer].

The association between some bacterial infections and colon cancer is well documented. The most described is Streptococcus bovis infection. Another bacteria related to intestinal neoplasms is Clostridium septicum.

Laparoscopic vs open liver resection for metastatic colorectal cancer: analysis of surgical margin status and survival.

Background: Liver resection represents the curative treatment of choice for patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). Laparoscopic hepatectomy in CRLM is considered a safe approach. However, the information on their oncological results in the different series is deficient.