Clinico-pathological features of colon cancer patients undergoing emergency surgery: a comparison between elderly and non-elderly patients

Clinico-pathological features of colon cancer patients undergoing emergency surgery: a comparison between elderly and non-elderly patients

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers in patients older than 65 years. Emergency presentation represents about 30% of cases, with increased morbidity and mortality rates. The aim of this study is to compare the perioperative outcome between elderly and non-elderly patients underg...

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Main Authors: Costa Gianluca, Frezza Barbara, Fransvea Pietro, Massa Giulia, Ferri Mario, Mercantini Paolo, Balducci Genoveffa, Buondonno Antonio, Rocca Aldo, Ceccarelli Graziano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2019-10-01
Series:Open Medicine
Subjects:
colorectal cancer
emergency surgery
elderly
lymph node ratio
clinicopathological features
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2019-0082

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https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2019-0082

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