Does emergency surgery affect resectability of colorectal cancer?
Title | Does emergency surgery affect resectability of colorectal cancer? |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Pavlidis, T. E., Marakis G., Ballas K., Rafailidis S., Psarras K., Pissas D., & Sakantamis A. K. |
Journal | Acta Chir Belg |
Volume | 108 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 219-25 |
Date Published | 2008 Mar-Apr |
ISSN | 0001-5458 |
Keywords | Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Colorectal Neoplasms, Emergency Medical Services, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Neoplasm Staging, Retrospective Studies |
Abstract | OBJECTIVE: Emergency surgery for colorectal cancer is common in daily practice, and is mainly implied by bowel obstruction. It is related to increased morbidity and mortality. Its relation with the stage and respectability of the disease is uncertain. This study aims to further clarify these parameters. |
DOI | 10.1080/00015458.2008.11680207 |
Alternate Journal | Acta Chir Belg |
PubMed ID | 18557147 |