Colorectal Cancer in Japan

Czech version

Authors: M. Maruta ¹; K. Kotake ²; K. Maeda ³
Authors‘ workplace: Sankeikai Hattori Hospital, Japan ¹; Tochigi Cancer Center, Japan ²; Fujita Health University Hospital, Japan ³
Published in: Rozhl. Chir., 2007, roč. 86, č. 11, s. 618-621.
Category: Monothematic special - Original

Overview

There is the increase in colorectal cancer incidence in Japan. The increase in the rate of colon cancer compared with rectal cancer was noticed. The proximal migration of the tumor site from the left colon to right colon is shown in the study. The evident shift toward earlier stage was clearly revealed. According to the extended lymph node resection, the improvement of overall 5-year survival rate from 55% to 69% is important trend.

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Perspectives in Surgery

2007 Issue 11