Colorectal carcinoma in the elderly: a geriatric and surgical practice compared.

Authors :: Edwards RT
Bransom CJ
Crosby DL
Pathy MS
Source :: Age and ageing [Age Ageing] 1983 Aug; Vol. 12 (3), pp. 256-62.
Publication Year :: 1983
Abstract: Two hundred and eighty-eight patients with colorectal cancer over the age of 65 years admitted to either the geriatric unit or a surgical unit have been compared. Significant differences in presentation and outcome were found and are discussed. Despite adverse factors, acceptable results were obtained for surgical treatment in the geriatric group.

Subjects :: Aged
Colonic Neoplasms diagnosis
Colostomy
Female
Humans
Male
Palliative Care
Postoperative Complications mortality
Prognosis
Rectal Neoplasms diagnosis
Colonic Neoplasms surgery
Rectal Neoplasms surgery

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