A rare case of sigmoid colon cancer in which the lower limbs received collateral blood flow from the inferior mesenteric artery owing to peripheral artery disease
Abstract Background Colorectal cancer and peripheral artery disease are common conditions in older adults and may coexist in this population. Lymph node dissection along the inferior mesenteric artery is a vital procedure in cases of left-sided colorectal cancer. However, the inferior mesenteric art...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Japan Surgical Society
2021-08-01
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Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01274-9 |
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