D-Dimer and Carcinoembryonic Antigen Levels: Useful Indicators for Predicting the Tumor Stage and Postoperative Survival
The purpose of this prospective study is to determine the preoperative plasma D-dimer and serum Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) levels of patients scheduled for curative surgical resection for colorectal cancer and to evaluate the significance of these levels on the prognosis and postoperative surviv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4295029 |