[Analysis of reoperation in 35 cases of locally recurrent rectal cancer].
OBJECTIVE
To explore the indication and the procedure of reoperation in patients with locally recurrent rectal cancer.


METHODS
Clinical data of 35 patients with locally recurrent rectal cancer from January 1998 to December 2002 undergone reoperation were analyzed retrospectively.


RESULTS
Among the 35 cases, 19 underwent radical resection, 11 palliative resection and 5 colostomy(or laparotomy). The 5-year survival rates of the radical, palliative and colostomy(or laparotomy) were 35.3%, 18.2% and 0 respectively. Median survival time was 45, 22 and 9 months respectively.


CONCLUSIONS
Optimal reoperation for the patients with locally recurrent rectal cancer can improve the survival rate and quality of life effectively.
Chen
Wei
W
Department of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China.
Zhou
Di
D
Cui
Long
L
Yang
Ming
M
Yang
Bao-Ren
BR
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000601:surgery*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome