Lymph node ratio is a more robust predictor of overall survival than N stage in stage III colorectal adenocarcinoma

• Main Authors: Amir F. Beirat (Author), Justin Z. Amarin (Author), Haya H. Suradi (Author), Yasmeen Z. Qwaider (Author), Adel Muhanna (Author), Bayan Maraqa (Author), Abdallah Al-Ani (Author), Maysa Al-Hussaini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Abstract Background Lymph node ratio (LNR) may offer superior prognostic stratification in colorectal adenocarcinoma compared with N stage. However, candidate cutoff ratios require validation. We aimed to study the prognostic significance of LNR and its optimal cutoff ratio. Methods We reviewed the...