Metastatic lymph node ratio is a more precise predictor of prognosis than number of lymph node metastases in stage III colon cancer.

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Published in Int J Colorectal Dis on May 29, 2009

Authors

Chih-Chien Chin1, Jeng-Yi Wang, Chien-Yuh Yeh, Yi-Hung Kuo, Wen-Shih Huang, Chung-Hung Yeh

Author Affiliations

1: Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 6 West, Chia-Pu Road, Putz City, Chiayi County, Taiwan.

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