Presentation of colorectal carcinoma, a local experience

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Colorectal carcinoma is the third commonest malignancy all over the world. In countries like Pakistan, mostly patients present first time in emergency department with fecal peritonitis or acute intestinal obstruction. These patients got worst prognosis and stormy post-operative time with high percentage of complications. Otherwise prognosis is excellent if diagnosed at stage I or II and treated properly