Survival in patients operated fn due to pulmonary metastases from colorectal carcinoma

Abstract

Introduction:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide, with greater than 1 million cases identified in the world yearly. It has got a high metastatic potential and lungs are the second most common site. Although it is referred to as a systemic disease complete surgical resection of pulmonary metastases can enhance survival in selected patients. Patients and methods:The study focuses on a sample of 13 patients surgically treated on the occasion of lung metastases from CRC; Results: We found that the mean survival in patients operated on due to pulmonary metastases from CRC was 57,1 months (95% CI; 35,400−78,907). Conclusion: Pulmonary resection of metastatic colorectal carcinoma is safe and results in longterm survival. Low morbidity and mortality rates, contrasting with lack of any other effective therapy, justify aggressive surgical management.