Table 1.
Specific clinical characteristics of GRC
| Variable | n or median | % or IQR |
|---|---|---|
| Year of GRC surgery | 1982 | 1978–1988 |
| Type of initial gastrectomy | ||
| Billroth II | 89 | 95.7 |
| Other resections | 4 | 4.3 |
| Histology of initial gastrectomy | ||
| Peptic ulcer | 65 | 81.3 |
| Adenocarcinoma | 13 | 16.3 |
| Other benign | 1 | 1.3 |
| Other malign | 1 | 1.3 |
| Interval (yeara) | 25 | 14–35 |
| After benign disease | 30 | 20–36 |
| After malignant disease | 3 | 2–9 |
| Age at initial gastrectomy (year) | 40 | 32–49 |
| Benign indication | 38 | 30–47 |
| Malignant indication | 55 | 45–65 |
| Type of GRC gastrectomy | ||
| Total | 88 | 92.6 |
| Subtotal | 7 | 7.4 |
GRC gastric remnant cancer, IQR interquartile range
aTime interval between initial gastrectomy and surgery for GRC