Diagnosis and prognosis in patients with gastric remnant carcinoma: report of 39 cases

Objective: To summarize and analyze the clinical diagnosis and treatment features for patients with gastric remnant carcinoma,as well as the factors which influence the prognosis of gastric remnant carcinoma.Methods: Twenty three cases with gastric remnant carcinoma were conducted with radical surgical resection,14 cases were conducted with palliative surgical resection,2 cases were conducted with exploratory laparotomy.The surgical methods and postoperative survival rate were summarized.Results: There was no operative mortality in this group,and from these cases,the surgical resection rate was 76.5%.In these cases who were treated with radical surgery,the postoperative 5-year survival rate was 22.5%,2-year survival rate was 63%;while these cases with non-radical surgery,the postoperative 5-year survival rate was 0,2-year survival rate was 58%.Conclusions: Fiberoptic gastroscope is needed for treatment of gastric remnant carcinoma;and the periodical gastroscope examination,early diagnosis and radical surgical treatment might be the key factors for gastric remnant carcinoma.