Abdominoperineal resection for recurrent cancer following anterior resection

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Abstract
Cases are reviewed of 12 patients who had abdominoperineal resections for [colon] cancer recurrence subsequent to anterior resection. Although this procedure is technically more difficult, no mortality or significant morbidity was experienced and the postoperative hospital stay was similar to that of patients who received an abdominoperineal resection as a primary procedure. Although there are no long-term cures, at least significant palliation can be achieved in selected patients who have no evidence of distant metastases.