Examination of lymph nodes in resected colon segments with colorectal carcinoma

Abstract

The number of pericolic LNs found in the resected segments of the colon and the rectum with CRC depends on various factors. Besides individual differences, the number of LNs is influenced by the CRC location in the colon, the extent of the resected pericolic adipose tissue, the patient’s age and the length of the segment resected.

In cases of rectal CRCs, it is also influenced by preoperative chemoradiation therapy.

Keywords

• colon
• rectum
• colorectal carcinoma
• pericolic and mesorectal lymph nodes
• tumour stage