Giant gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) of the stomach cause of high bowel obstruction: surgical management

Abstract

Giant GISTs of the stomach are rare. Surgical resection with curative intent is feasible. The combination of surgical resection and imatinib can provide long-termdisease-free survival. An R0 resection is the best achievable treatment, therefore the patient should be evaluated over time for potential resectability.