Clinical lymph node staging in colorectal cancer; a flip of the coin?

ConclusionAccuracy of clinical lymph node staging in colorectal cancer patients is about as accurate as flipping a coin. This may lead to overtreatment of rectal cancer patients. Acceptable specificity and NPV limit the risk of undertreatment.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research