Multimodality management, recurrence patterns, and long-term outcome of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms: Progress over 17  years

ConclusionCurative resection is the most significant factor for improved survival. Debulking surgerical procedure have a role whereas upfront peptide receptor radionuclide therapy is questionable. Chemotherapy improves overall survival in inoperable/metastatic setting. Recurrence patterns indicate that a long-term follow up greater than 10  years is necessary.
Source: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research