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BACKGROUND: Small bowel tumors (SBTs) are a heterogeneous group of difficult-to-diagnose tumors that account for 2%-5% of all gastrointestinal tumors. Single-balloon enteroscopy greatly enhances the diagnosis and treatment of SBTs. However, few epidemiological studies have been conducted in Taiwan to determine the clinical profile of SBTs. AIM: To investigate the clinical characteristics, managements and prognosis of SBTs in a medical center in Taiwan. METHODS: The study enrolled 51 patients aged 58.9 ± 8.8 years (range, 22-93) diagnosed with SBTs from November 2009 to July 2021. We retrospectively recorded clinical characteristics, indications, endoscopic findings, pathological results, management, and outcomes for further analysis. RESULTS: = 13/14, 92.8%). CONCLUSION: Patients with GISTs have a significantly higher survival rate than those with other malignant SBTs. Therefore, a large-scale nationwide study is warranted to evaluate the population-based epidemiology of SBTs.
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