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.
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.
Authors: R L Cali; R M Pitsch; A G Thorson; P Watson; P Tapia; G J Blatchford; M A Christensen Journal: Dis Colon Rectum Date: 1993-04 Impact factor: 4.585