Number | Median observation period (month) | Recurrence (%) | Recurrence site | Relapse-free survival (years) | Features of recurrent cases | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sekiguchi et al. [8] | 86 | 67 | 0 | – | – | – |
Onozato et al. [12] | 38 | 77 | 0 | – | – | – |
Shigeta et al. [11] | 74 | 31 | 1 (1.4) | Local | 6 | Tumor size 20 mm |
Kwaan et al. [13] | 46 | 24 | 1 (2.1) | Liver | 5 | Positive resection margin, muscular invasion |
Kobayashi et al. [14] | 38 | 43 | 1 (2.6) | Local | 16 | Positive resection margin |