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Clinical Use of Serum CA-125 Levels in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy for Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder
Serum CA-125 Predicts Pathologic Outcome After Cystectomy for Bladder Carcinoma
EJ Kouba, A Lentz, EM Wallen, RS Pruthi
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2009 Sept 1
Urol Oncol
Clinical Use of Serum CA-125 Levels in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy for Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder
Urol Oncol. 2009 Sept 1;27(5):486-490, EJ Kouba, A Lentz, EM Wallen, RS Pruthi
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Purpose: It has recently been reported that serum CA-125 levels may serve as a prognostic indicator of extravesical disease in patients with bladder cancer. This study evaluated the role of CA-125 as a prognostic marker in patients with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder undergoing radical cystectomy and urinary diversion. Methods: Ninety-two consecutive patients underwent planned radical cystectomy and urinary diversion with curative intent (2005– 2006). Serum CA-125 levels were obtained...
