cancer recurrence

Do Repeated Operations for Recurrent Colorectal Lung Metastases Result in Improved Survival?

Background: Lung metastases occur in 10% to 20% of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Lung metastatic pathways of CRC are poorly known, and the optimal management for recurrent lung metastases remains uncertain. Methods: Long-term oncologic outcomes of 203 patients with CRC lung metastases who underwent metastasectomy were investigated in this multicenter retrospective study. Ninety-two patients (45.3%) with tumor relapse underwent repeated metastasectomy and 11 (5.4%) received a third metastasectomy for a second relapse.

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