Review
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World J Gastrointest Oncol. May 15, 2014; 6(5): 104-111
Published online May 15, 2014. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v6.i5.104
Table 2 Comparison of randomized trials assessing follow-up after colorectal cancer curative surgery n (%)
TrialCancer stage includedEnrolled (n)RecurrencesTime to cancer detection (mo)Metastases surgeries (n)Overall 5-yr survivalDisease free 5-yr survivalSurvival after met surgery
Ohlsson 1995
TotalDukes A, B, C10735 (33)
Intensive5317 (32)20 (median)5757829% 5 yr
Control5418 (33)24 (median)3677122% 5 yr
Makela 1995
TotalDukes A, B, C10643 (41)858Overall 3 pts mean 26 mo survival
Intensive5222 (42)10 (mean)559
Control5421 (39)15 (mean)354
Pietra 1998
TotalDukes B, C20782 (39)Overall 8 pts mean 29 mo survival
Intensive10441 (39)10.3 (mean)217368
Control10341 (40)20.2 (mean)65853
Rodriegez-Moranta 2006
TotalTNM II and III25969 (26)NA
Intensive12735 (27)39 (mean)1875NA
Control13234 (26)38 (mean)1073
Secco 2001
Risk adapted intensiveLow risk vs high risk10874 (68)Total3148NANA
Risk adapted low intensive8427 (32)13.5 (mean)82
Minimal follow-up: High risk8458 (69)1335
Minimal follow-up: Low risk6125 (40)60