Colorectal Cancer

Prognosis for colorectal metastases improved by major hepatectomy after portal vein embolization

Published in Health and Medicine Week, February 27th, 2006

Prognosis for colorectal metastases was improved by major hepatectomy after portal vein embolization (PE).

"A few studies have documented the prognosis of liver metastases from colorectal cancer by major hepatectomy after PE. Our objective was to decide whether PE improved the outcome and contributed to the patients with colorectal metastases. Thirty patients with liver metastases, who had undergone right-sided major hepatectomy were classified into the 2 groups, PE group (15 patients) and non-PE group (15 patients)," scientists writing in the journal Hepato-Gastroenterology reported.

"The 2 groups were comparable in terms of survival rate....

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Source: Health and Medicine Week (2006-02-27)

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