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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jan 15, 2026; 18(1): 109735
Published online Jan 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i1.109735
Published online Jan 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i1.109735
Table 4 Detection of tumor markers, mean ± SD
| Time point | Abdominal obesity group (n = 80) | Non-abdominal obesity group (n = 70) | χ2/t | P value |
| CEA (ng/mL) | ||||
| 1 day before surgery | 3.90 ± 1.15 | 3.70 ± 1.00 | 1.001 | 0.318 |
| Day 7 | 5.80 ± 2.30 | 5.20 ± 2.00 | 1.402 | 0.162 |
| Month 3 | 6.10 ± 2.40 | 5.30 ± 2.10 | 2.092 | 0.039 |
| CA19-9 (U/mL) | ||||
| 1 day before surgery | 32.50 ± 5.80 | 30.20 ± 4.50 | 2.136 | 0.034 |
| Day 7 | 35.00 ± 6.20 | 33.10 ± 5.70 | 1.21 | 0.227 |
| Month 3 | 37.00 ± 6.80 | 34.60 ± 5.40 | 1.983 | 0.048 |
- Citation: Zhou J, Wang BP, Su RN, Zhang S, Gao YW. Impact of visceral obesity on postoperative complications and oncological outcomes in elderly patients with colorectal cancer. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; 18(1): 109735
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v18/i1/109735.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v18.i1.109735