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Clinical practice guideline for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumor in Korea.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21060741     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Despite the rarity in incidence and prevalence, gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) has emerged as a distinct pathogenetic entity. And the clinical management of GIST has been evolving very rapidly due to the recent recognition of its oncogenic signal transduction pathway and the introduction of new molecular-targeted therapy. Successful management of GIST requires a multidisciplinary approach firmly based on accurate histopathologic diagnosis. However, there was no standardized guideline for the management of Korean GIST patients. In 2007, the Korean GIST study group (KGSG) published the first guideline for optimal diagnosis and treatment of GIST in Korea. As the second version of the guideline, we herein have updated recent clinical recommendations and reflected changes in diagnosis, surgical and medical treatments for more optimal clinical practice for GIST in Korea. We hope the guideline can be of help in enhancing the quality of diagnosis by members of the Korean associate of physicians involving in GIST patients's care and subsequently in achieving optimal efficacy of treatment.
Authors:
Yoon-Koo Kang; Kyoung-Mee Kim; Taesung Sohn; Dongil Choi; Hye Jin Kang; Min-Hee Ryu; Woo Ho Kim; Han-Kwang Yang
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-10-26
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of Korean medical science     Volume:  25     ISSN:  1598-6357     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Korean Med. Sci.     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-09     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8703518     Medline TA:  J Korean Med Sci     Country:  Korea (South)    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1543-52     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Oncology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. ykkang@amc.seoul.kr
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