The prognostic value of detecting symptomatic or asymptomatic recurrence in patients with gastric cancer after a curative gastrectomy
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, vol.180, no.1, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 180 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.03.035
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Background: Although studies have investigated whether a routine follow-up should be performed after a gastrectomy, no consensus has been reached on the significance of the follow-up or the optimal surveillance protocol. In the present study, we evaluated the significance of the presence or absence of symptoms in the detection of recurrences after curative gastrectomy for gastric cancer.