[Repeated surgical procedures in relapsing colorectal carcinoma--a case review]

Rozhl Chir. 2010 Feb;89(2):130-4.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Introduction: Relapsing colorectal carcinoma limits overall survival of much of afflicted patients.

Methods: Authors present at example of 32 years old patient with relapsing colorectal carcinoma possibilities of repeated radical surgical and adjuvant oncological treatment.

Discussion: Therapy of relapsing colorectal carcinoma has not only to stay matter of surgical treatment but has to be completed by sufficient adjuvant oncological treatment. Complex approach proved that active surgical treatment of operable metastases of colorectal carcinoma enlarged overall survival of afflicted patients in comparison with palliative therapy.

Conclusion: Consequential follow-up of patients after radical surgical treatment of colorectal carcinoma supports early diagnosis of relapse and so improves possibilities of surgical treatment and overall survival of patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Adult
  • Carcinoma / secondary*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery*