Identification of patients with high-risk for pulmonary metastases after curative resection of colorectal cancer.

Background: The presence of distant metastases from colorectal cancer (CRC) does not preclude curative treatment. Early detection of pulmonary metastases at a potentially curable stage could improve survival. The aim of the present study was to assess the prognostic significance of commonly reported clinicopathologic features to identify high-risk patients who would likely benefit from more intensive chest surveillance for pulmonary metastases.