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ArticleBMC gastroenterology2022

Clinicopathologic characteristics and prognosis of synchronous colorectal cancer: a retrospective study.

Huaxian Chen, Shi Yin, Zhizhong Xiong, Xianzhe Li, Fengxiang Zhang, Xijie Chen, Jianping Guo, Minghao Xie, Chaobin Mao, Longyang Jin and 1 more

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Huaxian Chen *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 26 Yuancun Er Heng Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Shi Yin *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 26 Yuancun Er Heng Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Zhizhong Xiong *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 26 Yuancun Er Heng Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Xianzhe LiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 26 Yuancun Er Heng Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Fengxiang ZhangDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 26 Yuancun Er Heng Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Xijie ChenDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 26 Yuancun Er Heng Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Jianping GuoDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 26 Yuancun Er Heng Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Minghao XieDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
Chaobin MaoGuangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Longyang JinDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 26 Yuancun Er Heng Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Lei LianDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 26 Yuancun Er Heng Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. lianlei2@mail.sysu.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81770557Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province 2020B151502067
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe clinical characteristics of synchronous colorectal cancer (SCRC) reported in previous studies differ significantly. Furthermore, little is known about the characteristics of early-onset synchronous colorectal cancer (EO-SCRC). The aim of this retrospective study was to identify the clinicopathological characteristics of SCRC and EO-SCRC and define their relevant prognostic factors.

methodsPatients who underwent surgery for SCRC and primary unifocal colorectal cancer (PCRC) between January 2007 and December 2020 were included in this study. The clinical, histological, and molecular characteristics of the patient's tumours were analysed. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS). Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were used to assess the association between clinicopathological factors and patient survival.

resultsA total of 1554 patients were included in the analysis. Of these, 1132 (72.84%) had PCRC and 422 (27.16%) had SCRC. SCRC occurred more frequently in the elderly (P < 0.001) and in male patients (P = 0.002). The 5-year OS rate was 73.7% ± 2.0% for PCRC and 61.9% ± 3.9% for SCRC (P < 0.05). However, the Cox regression analysis showed that SCRC was not an independent prognostic factor for the prediction of OS. A total of 64 patients (15.17%) in the SCRC group had early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC), whereas 257 (22.70%) in the PCRC group had EOCRC (P = 0.001). The proportion of patients with deficient mismatch repair proteins (dMMR) in EO-SCRC subgroup was significantly higher than that in late-onset synchronous colorectal cancer (LO-SCRC) subgroup (23.44% vs. 10.34%, P = 0.006). Patients with EO-SCRC had more TNM stage IV (P < 0.001) and fewer opportunities for radical surgery (79.69% vs. 92.22%, P = 0.007) than those with early-onset primary unifocal colorectal cancer (EO-PCRC). There was no significant difference in 5-year OS between the EO-SCRC and LO-SCRC subgroups (P = 0.091) and between the EO-SCRC and EO-PCRC subgroups (P = 0.094). Multivariate analysis revealed that EOCRC was an independent good prognostic parameter for colorectal cancer (CRC) and SCRC.

conclusionFor patients with operative treatment, EO-SCRC is different from LO-SCRC and EO-PCRC. Patients with SCRC show a poorer survival rate than those with PCRC. However, SCRC is not an independent prognostic factor for CRC, whereas EOCRC is a good prognostic factor for CRC and SCRC.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsAgedHumansLogistic ModelsMalePrognosisRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateColorectal cancerEarly-onset colorectal cancerPrognosisSynchronous colorectal cancer

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