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[Local recurrence after colorectal cancer]
A Fritsch1, F Herbst, R Schiessel
1I. Chirurgischen Universitätsklinik Wien.
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|July 15, 1988
Summary
Early detection of local recurrence in colorectal cancer patients through postoperative follow-up improves cure rates. Surgical intervention for local recurrence offers significant long-term survival benefits.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Gastroenterology
Context:
- Colorectal carcinoma recurrence poses a significant clinical challenge.
- Understanding local recurrence patterns is crucial for effective patient management.
- Radical surgical management is a primary treatment for colorectal cancer.
Purpose:
- To investigate the incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, and therapy of local recurrence (LR) of colorectal carcinoma after radical surgery.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of surgical treatment for local recurrence.
- To assess the impact of postoperative follow-up on early detection and patient outcomes.
Summary:
- A prospective study identified local recurrence in 90 out of 156 (22%) patients with colorectal carcinoma post-surgery.
- Half of the patients diagnosed with local recurrence were asymptomatic.
- Surgical treatment was feasible in 53 cases, with 50% surviving 17 months and 30% surviving 36 months, despite extensive surgery being often required. Operative mortality was 4.6%.
Impact:
- Postoperative follow-up programs facilitate early detection of local recurrence.
- Timely surgical intervention for local recurrence can significantly improve long-term survival.
- This study supports the benefit of structured surveillance in enhancing cure rates for colorectal cancer patients.