routinely at 3, 6, and 12 months and then annually after endoscopic resection to assess the completeness of resection and to detect local recurrence and metachronous lesions. In addition, abdominal CT scans and chest radiography were performed at 6, 12, and 18 months and then annually after endoscopic resection to assess distant metastasis. During the follow-up period, biopsy samples were obtained from the endoscopic resection ulcer scar or other suspicious mucosal abnormalities. Tumors detected at the resection site during the first or second follow-up endoscopy within 12 months after the resection were defined as residual tumors and considered as an incomplete resection. Local recurrence was defined as recurrent cancer at the resection site after 12 months. Tumors detected at sites other than the primary resection site during follow-upmillion last year in salary, talent fee and bonuses, including $400,000 for winning the national title. The new deal represents a $500,000 raise to his talent fee, plus longevity pay, which totals $5 million over the duration, and a $5 million life insurance policy.

The Tide is 48-6 over the past four seasons. Saban has restored the program to the point that a 10-3 title follow-up in 2010 was viewed as a big disappointment. He has had Alabama at its best in the biggest games, particularly the powerhouse defense.

The Tide claimed the 2009 title with a 37-21 win over Texas and blanked LSU 21-0 in New Orleans for the national championship two years later. Before his arrival, Alabama hadn't won a national title since the 1992 season.

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