Pulmonary metastasis of colorectal tumours

A total of 21 metastases manifesting only in the lungs were observed during the follow-up of 510 colorectal tumour patients. The general aspects of the surgical solution of pulmonary metastases are reviewed and, based on the data of the patients operated by the authors and that of the literature, the possibilities and expected results of the surgical treatment of pulmonary metastases of colorectal tumours patients are discussed in detail. The surgical solution of metastases is suggested in carefully selected cases.