952 / 1084
Patterns of relapse
Retrospective review
• 1985 -2000
• 1172 patients; R0 resection
• 492 (42%) recurrence
•
Locoregional recurrence – surgical bed; upper abdominal
retroperitoneal lymph nodes; anastomotic recurrence
Location of recurrence
Number
Locoregional
199 (54%)
Distant
188 (51%)
Peritoneal
108 (29%)
D’Angelica M, Gonen M, Brennan M et al 2004 Ann of Surg; 240:808-816
79% recurred within 2 years