Analysis of reoperation in 35 cases of locally recurrent rectal cancer.
- Author:
Wei CHEN
1
;
Di ZHOU
;
Long CUI
;
Ming YANG
;
Bao-Ren YANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; surgery; Neoplasm Staging; Postoperative Period; Rectal Neoplasms; pathology; Reoperation; Retrospective Studies; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2009;12(1):40-43
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the indication and the procedure of reoperation in patients with locally recurrent rectal cancer.
METHODSClinical data of 35 patients with locally recurrent rectal cancer from January 1998 to December 2002 undergone reoperation were analyzed retrospectively.
RESULTSAmong the 35 cases, 19 underwent radical resection, 11 palliative resection and 5 colostomy(or laparotomy). The 5-year survival rates of the radical, palliative and colostomy(or laparotomy) were 35.3%, 18.2% and 0 respectively. Median survival time was 45, 22 and 9 months respectively.
CONCLUSIONOptimal reoperation for the patients with locally recurrent rectal cancer can improve the survival rate and quality of life effectively.
