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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2006; 12(4): 640-643
Published online Jan 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i4.640
Table 3 Recurrence, metastasis and survival
Period IPeriod II
(n = 8)(n = 10)
Follow-up (mo)>6018-47 (median 30)
Local recurrence1/8 (12.5%),-
12 mo after operation-
Distant metastasis2/8 (25%)
Liver1/8, 52 mo after operation
Lung1/8, 25 mo after operation
Survival rate7/8 (87.5%)100%
Disease-free survival rate6/8 (75.0%)100%