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Prognostic impact of perihepatic lymph node metastases in patients with resectable colorectal liver metastases

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Although perihepatic lymph node metastases (PLNMs) are known to be a poor prognosticator for patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLMs), optimal management remains unclear. This study aimed to determine the… Click to show full abstract

Although perihepatic lymph node metastases (PLNMs) are known to be a poor prognosticator for patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLMs), optimal management remains unclear. This study aimed to determine the risk factors for PLNMs, and the survival impact of their number and location in patients with resectable CRLMs.

Keywords: patients resectable; colorectal liver; perihepatic lymph; liver metastases; lymph node; node metastases

Journal Title: British Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2018

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