Why the study?
Does older age independently predict perioperative mortality in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer?
Population
248 patients who underwent surgery for colorectal cancer, including 143 men and 105 women, with 134 patients…
Comparison
Surgery for colorectal cancer vs Patients aged <75 years versus patients aged >75…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Perioperative period
Authors
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Mortality rates did not differ significantly by age; leaves open whether age independently predicts perioperative risk in colorectal cancer surgery.
Does older age independently predict perioperative mortality in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer?
Old age itself is not an independent negative prognostic factor for colorectal cancer surgery, suggesting curative intent should be applied irrespective of age.
Basili et al. (2008) studied this question.
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