Abstract:e23513 Background: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the GI tract, typically presenting as subepithelial neoplasms in the stomach with rarer occurrences in the small bowel, colorectum, & esophagus. Standard-of-care treatment includes surgical resection followed by Imatinib. It is unclear whether differences in patient outcomes exist across age groups. The Surveillance, Epidemiology, & End Results (SEER) program is an extensive cancer database which prove… Show more
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