Positive Postoperative CEA is a Strong Predictor of Recurrence for Patients After Resection for Colorectal Liver Metastases

摘要

BackgroundThe role of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in surveillance and follow-up of patients with colorectal cancer continues to be debated. The objective of this study was to assess the utility of postoperative CEA as a predictor of recurrence for patients with resected colorectal liver metastases (CLM).