Prognostic significance of sealed-off perforation in colon cancer: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Perforated colon cancer is a rare complication, but has a high risk of recurrence. However, most studies have not distinguished sealed-off perforation from free perforation, and the prognosis is unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the oncologic outcome of colon cancer...

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Main Authors: Kil-yong Lee, Ji Won Park, Inho Song, Ki-young Lee, Sangsik Cho, Yoon-Hye Kwon, Min Jung Kim, Seung-Bum Ryoo, Seung-Yong Jeong, Kyu Joo Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-018-1530-3