Optimum Level of Vessel Ligation in Splenic Flexure Cancer
Journal: Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research (Vol.2, No. 1)Publication Date: 2016-11-03
Authors : Mahdi Hussain Al Bandar Yoon Dae Han Jamal Al Sabilah Mohammed Al Suhaimi Min Soo Cho HyukHur Byung Soh Min Kang Young Lee; Nam Kyu Kim;
Page : 055-059
Keywords : Splenic flexure; Left colon cancer; Vessel ligation; Optimum level;
Abstract
Aim: To investigate the level of vessel ligation in splenic flexure cancer (SFC) in term of oncology outcome and overall survival.
Methods: From 2005 until 2012 records reviewed. 43 patients diagnosed with SFC enrolled and analyzed. Patients categorized based on the level of vessel ligation. Left branch of middle colic (LMA) and left colic artery division (LCA) compared to ligation of LCA and marginal of middle colic artery (MMC).
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