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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Gastric carcinoma - A big challenge in a poor economy
Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Volume 41, No. 2, Year 2010
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Background Gastric carcinoma is usually characterized with significant morbidity and mortality mainly because of late presentation. Late presentation of gastric carcinoma is a prominent feature in developing and poor countries. Aim of Study The purpose of this study is to present our experience with the pattern and outcome of gastric tumors at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria; with emphasis on late presentation of the patients. Patients and Methods The case files of the patients that were managed at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital for gastric tumors over a 5-year period (January 2004 to December 2006) were analyzed for biodata, symptoms and signs of disease, findings at operation, treatment offered, and outcome of treatment. Results The male/female ratio was 2.3:1, with the youngest patient being 38 years while the oldest patient was 76 years old. Upper abdominal pain and a palpable mass per abdomen were the commonest symptoms and signs, respectively. Alcohol ingestion was the commonest identifiable risk factor. Only 30.4% of the patients presented within a year of the onset of symptoms. The gastric antrum was affected in over 78% of the cases, and adenocarcinoma was found in about 90% of the patients. Partial gastrectomy with gastrojejunostomy was the commonest procedure carried out. The mortality rate was 39.1%, and of the patients that died, 66.7% occurred within a year from time of diagnosis. Conclusion Most of the cases of gastric carcinoma presented in this study presented late with associated significant mortality. Health education is advised with a view to encouraging early presentation. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2009.
Authors & Co-Authors
Osime, Odaburhine Clement
Nigeria, Benin
University of Benin
Momoh, Moses I.
Nigeria, Benin
University of Benin
Irowa, Omorodion O.
Nigeria, Benin
University of Benin
Obumse, A.
Nigeria, Benin
University of Benin
Statistics
Citations: 11
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1007/s12029-009-9118-3
ISSN:
19416628
e-ISSN:
19416636
Research Areas
Cancer
Health System And Policy
Substance Abuse
Study Locations
Benin
Nigeria
Participants Gender
Male
Female