Cross-sectional investigation of the distribution characteristics and prognostic significance of lateral lymph nodes in patients with rectal cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Information about the distribution characteristics and prognostic significance of lateral lymph nodes (LLNs) on primary computed tomography (CT) scan in rectal cancer patients is lacking.

Methods

Between January 2013 and December 2016, patients with pathologically proved rectal cancer and pretreatment abdominal enhanced CT in our department were screened. We firstly redivided LLNs into seven categories based on their locations. Then, the number and distribution of all measurable LLNs and the characteristics of the largest LLN in each lateral compartment were recorded. Furthermore, we investigated the long-term outcomes in patients with different LLN characteristics and LLN risk scoring.

Results

A total of 572 patients were enrolled in this study. About 80%

SUBMITTER: Yang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11418819 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature