[Malignant tumors of the small intestine. Clinical and therapeutic considerations on 23 observed cases].

Small bowel tumours observed by the Authors at the IInd Surgical pathology of Pavia University between 1974 and 1992 were reviewed. There were found 23 cases; istopathologic findings, clinical presentation, diagnostic aspects and therapeutic options are discussed. The primary role of surgery in the treatment of these cancers is emphasized, but this can be curative only if diagnosis has been timely.