Conclusions
1) A case is presented in which 90% of the small bowel is resected for primary adenocarcinoma of the jejunum.
2) Patient surviving for six months after massive resection of the small bowel and finally succumbing to metastatic carcinoma of the liver.
3) The implication that massive resection of the small bowel is compatible with life under adequate medical care.
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From the Department of Medicine and Surgery of St. John’s Hospital, Santa Monica, Calif., and the Department of Medicine Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, Los Angeles, Calif.
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Kositchek, R.J., Rabwin, M.H. Massive resection of the small bowel for adenocarcinoma of the jejunum. Amer. Jour. Dig. Dis. 17, 13–17 (1950). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03002499
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