Ninety-six five-year survivors after liver resection for metastatic colorectal cancer
M D'Angelica, MF Brennan, JG Fortner… - Journal of the American …, 1997 - Elsevier
Background: Studies have consistently confirmed the benefit of liver resection for metastatic
colorectal cancer. Few reports, however, have a long enough followup or sufficient 5-year
survivors to study the clinical course of patients beyond 5 years. Study Design: From July
1985 through December 1991, 456 patients underwent liver resection for colorectal
metastases. Ninety-six actual 5-year survivors (21%) were identified and their clinical course
retrospectively reviewed. Results: Five-year survivors (n= 96) were more likely to have a …
colorectal cancer. Few reports, however, have a long enough followup or sufficient 5-year
survivors to study the clinical course of patients beyond 5 years. Study Design: From July
1985 through December 1991, 456 patients underwent liver resection for colorectal
metastases. Ninety-six actual 5-year survivors (21%) were identified and their clinical course
retrospectively reviewed. Results: Five-year survivors (n= 96) were more likely to have a …