New Prognostic Indicator is Useful for Predicting the Survival of Patients with Unresectable Advanced Colorectal Cancer.

Journal: Hepato-gastroenterology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Complete resection of tumors is possible after heavy chemotherapy in a few patients with unresectable colorectal cancer (UCRC). This study evaluated the ability of new prognostic score to identify such patients.

Authors

  • Masahide Ikeguchi
  • Keigo Ashida
  • Hiroaki Saito
    Department of Gastroenterology, Sendai Kousei Hospital, Miyagi, Japan.