NAACCR XML: Tumor.macroscopicEvalOfTheMesorectum
Description
This data item records the results of a macroscopic evaluation of the mesorectum from a total mesorectal excision (TME)
Rationale
Numerous studies have demonstrated the total mesorectal excision (TME) improves local recurrence rates and the corresponding survival by as much as 20%. Macroscopic pathologic assessment of the completeness of the mesorectum, scored as complete, partially complete, or incomplete, accurately predicts both local recurrence and distant metastasis.
Codes
| 00 |
Patient did not receive TME |
| 10 |
Incomplete |
| 20 |
Nearly complete |
| 30 |
Complete |
| 40 |
TME performed not specified on pathology report as incomplete, nearly complete, or complete
TME performed, but pathology report not available
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| 99 |
Physician statement that TME performed, no mention of incomplete, nearly complete, or complete status |
| Blank |
Site not rectum (C20.9) |
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