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Klinische Empfehlungen. Gastrointestinale Stromatumore: Empfehlungen zu Diagnose, Behandlung und Nachsorge in Österreich

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors: recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and aftercare in Austria

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Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) requires an interdisciplinary treatment approach. This strategy should be reflected by the content of this article. Austrian representatives of 'GIST relevant' specialties authored this publication on a consensual base. This manuscript should be regarded as a guideline for 'GIST involved' colleagues in Austria.

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Die Diagnose und Behandlung von GIST bedarf eines interdisziplinären Ansatzes. Dieser Gedanken wiederspiegelt den Inhalt dieser Publikation. Österreichische Vertreter von für Diagnose und Behandlung von GIST Patienten relevanten Fachdisziplinen verfassten dieses Manuskript konsensuell. Die vorliegende Arbeit soll als Leitfaden für die in 'GIST involvierte' Kollegenschaft in Österreich dienen.

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Ploner, F., Zacherl, J., Wrba, F. et al. Klinische Empfehlungen. Gastrointestinale Stromatumore: Empfehlungen zu Diagnose, Behandlung und Nachsorge in Österreich. Wien Med Wochenschr 159, 370–382 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10354-009-0685-5

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