Colorectal Cancer: Prevention and Management of Metastatic Disease

Figure 2

Anatomic sites of right colon cancer progression by the dissemination of cancer cells or minute nodules. The mechanism for right colon cancer implantation and progression at the cancer resection site along the superior mesenteric vessels or on peritoneal surfaces is similar (reprinted with permission from Sugarbaker PH, Sammartino P, and Tentes AA. Proactive management of peritoneal metastases from colorectal cancer: the next logical step toward optimal locoregional control. Colorect Ca 2012; 1 : 115–123).