Table 1

Probabilities and sources of the Markov model

VariableValue (%)Ref
CRC, colorectal cancer.
10 year risk of a metachronous CRC after:
    Proctocolectomy0
    Subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis4 9 12
    Segmental resection or hemicolectomy16 9
Distribution of screen detected CRC stages ⩽2 year7–9
    Dukes’ A32
    Dukes’ B54
    Dukes’ C14
Colorectal cancer 5 year survival rates 13
    Dukes’ A98
    Dukes’ B80
    Dukes’ C60
Mortality rate associated with colorectal surgery0.514–18