Rectal cancer treatment and outcome in the elderly: an audit based on the Swedish rectal cancer registry 1995–2004

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Limited information is available regarding the effect of age on choice of surgical and oncological treatment for rectal cancer. The objective of this study was to assess the influence of age on treatment and outcome of rectal cancer....

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Main Authors: Johansson Robert, Påhlman Lars, Jung Bärbel, Nilsson Erik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/9/68