Table 3 Results of studies that used different BCG strains and maintenance protocols
Author | No. of patients | Follow-up months (median) | Recurrence % | Progression % | Disease specific survival | BCG strain | Maintenance protocol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lamm 2000 [9] | 192 | 98 | 40 | 24 | 83 | Connaught | 3 weekly at 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 |
Peyromaure 2003 [26] | 57 | 53 | 42 | 23 | 88 | Pasteur | 3 weekly at 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 |
Pansadoro 2003 [27] | 86 | 91 | 35 | 14 | 94 | Pasteur | Every 2 weeks × 6, every month × 6, every 3 months × 6 |
Yoo 2012 [18] | 92 | 43 | 35.6 | 20 | 85.3 | Tice | Monthly for 12 months |
Present series | 60 | 47.8 | 26.7 | 8.3 | 100 | RIVM | Monthly for 12 months |