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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2012; 18(17): 2121-2126
Published online May 7, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i17.2121
Published online May 7, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i17.2121
Table 4 Patterns of colorectal cancer recurrence according to serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels n (%)
| Patterns of CRC recurrence | CEA levels | P value | |
| ≤5 ng/mL | > 5 ng/mL | ||
| Local relapse | 26 (63.4) | 15 (36.6) | |
| Metastasis (single) | 11 (33.3) | 22 (66.7) | 0.007 |
| Metastases (multiple) | 4 (25.0) | 12 (75.0) | |
- Citation: Su BB, Shi H, Wan J. Role of serum carcinoembryonic antigen in the detection of colorectal cancer before and after surgical resection. World J Gastroenterol 2012; 18(17): 2121-2126
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v18/i17/2121.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v18.i17.2121