December 21, 2020Journal of Investigative Surgery

Primary Angiosarcoma of the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Systematic Review of the Literature

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Why the study?

Primary Gastrointestinal Angiosarcoma is a rare malignant tumor, prompting a review to elucidate its biological behavior and optimal therapeutic approach.

Design

Systematic review

Authors

DSDimitriοs SchizasNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens AMAikaterini MastorakiNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens IGIlias GiannakodimosNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Implication

Poor prognosis in small-intestine and multifocal PGAS warrants clinical caution; extends sparse case data and leaves optimal management open.

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Population

110 patients with Primary Gastrointestinal Angiosarcoma (PGAS) pooled from 98 studies, mean age 62.40 ± 17.84 years, male/female ratio 1.5.

Intervention

Surgical resection (conducted in 84.0% of cases) with or without adjuvant therapy (12.3%).

Outcome

Cumulative survival (1-year and 6-months)hard clinical

Primary Gastrointestinal Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignancy with poor survival outcomes, particularly for multifocal and small intestine presentations.

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Schizas et al. (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d5eeec7e6f6a50737d6cc https://doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2020.1853283

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Implication

Poor prognosis in small-intestine and multifocal PGAS warrants clinical caution; extends sparse case data and leaves optimal management open.

Primary Angiosarcoma of the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Discussion

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Implication

Structured PICO

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Primary Angiosarcoma of the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Discussion

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Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

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