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VOLUME 5 , ISSUE 4 ( October-December, 2019 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Neoadjuvant Imatinib Therapy Followed by Surgery in a Rare Case of Rectal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10045-00135

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 21-12-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2019; The Author(s).


Abstract

In patients with very low rectal tumors, intersphincteric resection (ISR) helps to preserve anal function. We hereby report our experience of evaluation and successful management in a rare case of rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), wherein we managed a case of rectal GIST with imatinib neoadjuvant followed by surgery and adjuvant therapy.


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