Abstract:Recurrence patterns were defined a recurrence at 3,6,12 and >12 months (m). Patients who underwent cystectomy at any time after BCG were identified. Based on Cox proportional hazard models, we analyzed the patterns of progression, cystectomy or disease specific mortality (DSM) according to the timing of recurrence.RESULTS: A total of 316 T1G3 patients with median follow-up of 70 (2-210) months were included, of whom 26 (8.2%) presented recurrence at 3 m, 33 (10,4%) at 6 m, 27(8.5%) at 12 m and 70(22.2%) at <12… Show more
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