Results of a rigorous follow-up system in colorectal cancer
Wenzl, E. ; Wunderlich, M. ; Herbst, F. ; Schemper, M. ; Feil, W. ; Rauhs, R. ; Schiessel, R.
Springer
Published 1988
Springer
Published 1988
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1432-1262
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Abstract Results of a computer-aided follow-up programme for patients with colorectal cancer are analyzed. Between 1978 and 1987 1293 patients underwent this programme, the drop-out rate was 17%. 299 recurrences in 168 patients were discovered (40% local recurrence, 29% liver metastases and 31% others). Fifty-one per cent of patients with local recurrence and 47% with liver metastases were symptom free. Radical surgery could be performed in 50% of local recurrences and in 26% of liver metastases. The three year survival rate after radical surgery for recurrence was 35% for local recurrences and 33% for liver metastases, the five-year-survival rate 23% and 15%, respectively.
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Electronic Resource
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