Surgical Referral for Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Population-Based Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical resection is underutilized for patients with colorectal liver metastases (CLM). Although the causes of underutilization are poorly understood, provider attitudes towards surgical referral may be contributory. We sought to understand medical oncologists' perspectives on referral for CLM.

Methods

Medical oncologists who treat colorectal cancer in the US state of Michigan were surveyed. We characterized respondents' attitudes regarding clinical and tumor-related contraindications to liver resection for CLM, as well as referral and treatment preferences using case-based scenarios. We then evaluated practice characteristics and treatment preferences between physicians.

Results

A total of 112 eligible responses were received (46 % response rate). Nearly

SUBMITTER: Krell RW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4631547 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature