Characteristics and Prognosis of Colorectal Cancer after Liver or Kidney Transplantation.

Minsung KimChan Wook KimShin HwangYoung Hoon KimJong Lyul LeeYong Sik YoonIn Ja ParkSeok-Byung LimChang Sik YuJin Cheon KimDuck Jong HanSung-Gyu Lee

Published in: World journal of surgery (2021)

The risk of developing de novo CRC in transplant recipients was higher than in the general population. The survival outcome of de novo CRC was no different compared with the sporadic CRC. Therefore, regular surveillance is essential for timely diagnosis and treatment for transplantation patients. A large prospective study for an intense CRC surveillance program in transplantation patients is needed.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
kidney transplantation
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
public health
prognostic factors
stem cells
early onset
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis