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What are the outcomes of surgical resection for colorectal cancer in octogenarians and nonagenarians compared to younger patients?
What are the outcomes of surgical resection for colorectal cancer in octogenarians and nonagenarians compared to younger patients?
Octogenarians and nonagenarians undergoing colorectal cancer resection face high rates of morbidity, mortality, and readmission compared to younger patients.
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Supports cautious surgical decision-making in octogenarians; leaves open whether age-specific protocols improve outcomes.
Kunitake et al. (2010) studied this question.
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