Abstract Gastrointestinal tract is the series of organs that are interlinked with a hollow tube which facilitates the movement of food and water through it. These hollow organs begin with the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and end up in anus. There are specialized nerves cells (part of ANS) located in the walls of this digestive system that…
Abstract Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal system. GIST is rare, making up less than 1 % of all gastrointestinal tumors. Every year, approximately 4,000 to 6,000 adults in the United States will be diagnosed with GIST. About 60% of GIST begins in the stomach, and around 35% develop in the small intestine.1. We…