Metachronous colorectal cancer.
Τίτλος | Metachronous colorectal cancer. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Authors | Pramateftakis, M. G., Hatzigianni P., Kanellos D., Vrakas G., Tsachalis T., Mantzoros I., Kanellos I., & Lazaridis C. |
Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
Volume | 14 Suppl 1 |
Pagination | S63-4 |
Date Published | 2010 Nov |
ISSN | 1128-045X |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Aged, Colonoscopy, Colorectal Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Male, Neoplasms, Second Primary |
Abstract | AIM: In this study, we present our patients with metachronous colorectal cancer.PATIENTS AND METHODS: In the period between 1990 and 2009, 670 patients with colorectal cancer were treated.RESULTS: Metachronous cancer was developed in 4 (0.6%) patients. The time interval between index and metachronous cancer was 28 months to 22 years (mean 146 months).CONCLUSION: Metachronous colorectal cancer is a potential risk that proves the necessity of postoperative colonoscopic control of all patients with colorectal cancer. |
DOI | 10.1007/s10151-010-0623-y |
Alternate Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
PubMed ID | 20700617 |