| The postoperative surveillance of patients with colon cancer and rectal cancer. | |
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PMID: 16769285 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Colon cancer is relatively common; however, the results of treatment have marginally improved over the last half century. Though about 85% of patients have colorectal tumors resected with curative intent, a significant number of these patients will eventually die from cancer. As a result, many clinicians have advocated intensive follow-up in such patients as an attempt to increase survival. DATA SOURCES: A review of the literature focusing on studies that have specifically addressed postoperative surveillance programs in patients with colorectal cancer was conducted. Only studies with level A evidence were included. Further references were obtained through cross-referencing the bibliography cited in each work. CONCLUSION: One of the six prospective randomized studies demonstrated a statistically significant survival benefit. Undoubtedly, survival benefits can be shown with a well-designed evidence-based follow-up strategy. However, well-designed large prospective multi-institutional randomized studies are needed to establish a consensus for follow-up. |
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Authors:
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Farshad Abir; Suraj Alva; Walter E Longo; Riccardo Audiso; Katherine S Virgo; Frank E Johnson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of surgery Volume: 192 ISSN: 0002-9610 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Surg. Publication Date: 2006 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-06-13 Completed Date: 2006-07-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370473 Medline TA: Am J Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 100-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, P.O. Box 208062, New Haven, CT 06520-8062, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Colonic Neoplasms
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diagnosis,
mortality,
surgery* Follow-Up Studies Humans Population Surveillance* Postoperative Care / methods* Rectal Neoplasms / diagnosis, mortality, surgery* Survival Rate / trends |
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