Treatment and subsequent prognosis in locally recurrent rectal cancer: a multicenter retrospective study of 498 patients

ConclusionsThis large-scale cohort study showed that surgical resection led to a favorable prognosis compared to other treatments for LRRC. Therefore, surgical resection should be considered whenever feasible for LRRC patients. In addition, undifferentiated type, T4, and tumor marker (CEA and CA19 –9) elevation were identified as independent prognostic factors for OS among patients with LRRC.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research