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

E W Martin Jr; M Cooperman; G King; L Rinker; L C Carey; J P Minton

doi:10.1016/0002-9610(79)90137-5

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.

Authors

E W Martin Jr, M Cooperman, G King, L Rinker, L C Carey, J P Minton

PMID: 426170
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