Abstract
Background: GISTs are the most common mesenchymal tumors of gastrointestinal tract (GI) and account for 0,1% to 0,3% of all GI tumors. Their biological behavior is difficult to predict, ranging from clinically benign to malignant. Tumor size, mitotic rate, and anatomic location correlate with potential malignancy and recurrence rate. Treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors has revolutionized therapy for gists, but complete resection remains the treatment of choice. Our aim is to analyze the outcome of 52 patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) who were treated at a single
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