[The prognostic relevance of tumor localization in colorectal cancer. A multivariate analysis]

Records of 292 patients with colorectal cancer, operated at St.-Josef-Hospital between 1973 and 1984 were studied using Cox regression model to elucidate the prognostic influence of tumor site. Neither in univariate nor in multivariate analysis any significant independent influence of tumor site on prognosis could be detected. Male sex, older age and more advanced tumor stage were independently associated with poorer prognosis.