Evaluation of lymph node adequacy in patients with colorectal cancer: Results from a referral center in Iran

Autor: Yahyazadeh Hossein, Mafi Ahmad Rezazadeh, Beheshti Marzieh, Ghareyazi Amin, Abdollahinejad Azita, Tahbaz Sahel Valadan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Forum of Clinical Oncology, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 9-14 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1792-362X
DOI: 10.2478/fco-2022-0013
Popis: The presence of lymph node metastasis is one of the most important prognostic factors for long-term survival of patients with colorectal cancer. Therefore, thorough pathologic examination of at least 12 lymph nodes is essential for accurate staging of this disease, as well as for choosing the best adjuvant treatment. The aim of this study is to assess the adequacy of lymph node harvest in patients with colorectal cancer.
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