Results of Aggressive Resection of Lung Metastases from Colorectal Carcinoma Detected by Intensive Follow-Up

Abstract

Intensive follow-up for lung metastases after resection of colorectal cancer and aggressive resection improved postoperative survival rate. Patients with well-differentiated adenocarcinoma of primary tumor, a solitary metastatic nodule, and disease-free interval of at least two years after initial surgery are likely to be long-term survivors.