A retrospective and prospective study of serial CEA determinations in the early detection of recurrent colon cancer

Am J Surg. 1979 Feb;137(2):167-9. doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(79)90137-5.

Abstract

The results of the present study emphasize the importance of minimizing the time delay between a significant elevation in CEA and a second-look operation. Equally important are the frequency of serial determinations, a thorough understanding of the limitations of the assay, and careful evaluation of the clinical condition of the patient.

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen / analysis*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnosis*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
  • Prospective Studies
  • Rectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Retrospective Studies

Substances

  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen