Is an elevated preoperative serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 level a significant predictor for peritoneal dissemination and poor survival in colorectal cancer?
After curative surgery for colorectal cancer the preoperative CA19-9 level is a strong prognostic indicator of higher risk of peritoneal dissemination.
The xCAT intra-operative mobile volume computed tomography scanner is a technological advancement that can assist the endoscopic sinus surgeon when performing complex rhinological and skull base procedures.