Preoperative alkaline phosphatase elevation was associated with poor survival in colorectal cancer patients.

Hsin-Yuan HungJinn-Shiun Chennull Chien-YuhYehReiping TangPao-Shiu Hsiehnull Wen-SyTasiYau-Tong YouJeng-Fu YouJy-Ming Chiang

Published in: International journal of colorectal disease (2017)

Elevated preoperative ALP levels was not only associated with liver disease, but it was alsorelated with advanced tumor status, and indicated a poor survival in colon and rectal cancer patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
patients undergoing
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
free survival
peritoneal dialysis
rectal cancer
patient reported outcomes