Table V.
Preoperative positive ratio (%) of urinary DiAcSpm, serum CEA and CA19-9 in patients with colorectal cancer.
| Status of CRC | No. of cases | Urinary DiAcSpm (%) | Serum CEA(%) | Serum CA19-9 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early | 9 | 66.7a | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Advanced | 104 | 69.2b | 47.1 | 27.9 |
| Total | 113 | 69.0b | 44.2 | 26.5 |
a
p< 0.05,
b
p< 0.001.
Early; early CRC indicated until submucosal invasion; advanced, advanced CRC indicated more deeply invaded beyond proper muscle by the Japan Classification of Colorectal Cancer. DiAcSpm, N1,N12-diacetylspermine; CEA, carcinoembryonic antigen; CA19- 9, cancer antigen 19-9; CRC, colorectal cancer.