Oncologic outcomes of patients with resectable primary gastric squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary gastric squamous cell carcinoma (PGSCC) is an uncommon type of gastric malignancy estimated to comprise around 0.04-0.5% of all gastric malignancies. PGSCC's long-term survival has been quoted to range from 17-50% depending on stage, with surgery arguably representing the most useful modality for prolonging oncologic survival. Nevertheless, reliable data on its effectiveness are still lacking in the literature.

Method

A systematic literature search of the Medline, Cochrane library and Scopus databases was undertaken, to identify cases of surgically managed PGSCC reporting patient-related outcomes.

Results

In total, 23 case reports and 1 case series incorporating 38 patients were identified. Mean patient age was 61.2 years and the male/female ratio w

SUBMITTER: Schizas D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9210788 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature