Metachronous colorectal cancer.
| Title | 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 |
| Keywords | 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 |
