Clinico-epidemiologic criteria and predictors of survival of rectal cancer among Egyptians in Delta region / Critérios clínico-epidemiológicos e preditores de sobrevida do câncer retalentre egípcios na região do Delta
Metwally, Islam H; Abdelkhalek, Mohamed; Elbalka, Saleh S; Zuhdy, Mohamed; Fareed, Ahmed M; Eldamshity, Osama.
J. coloproctol. (Rio J., Impr.)
; 39(4): 339-345, Oct.-Dec. 2019. tab, graf
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| LILACS | ID: biblio-1056635
Abstract Background Colorectal cancer represents a global health problem. Rectal cancer in particular is increasing and is believed to carry a unique epidemiologic and prognostic criteria. Method We herein study retrospectively the data of 245 patients from a tertiary center in Egypt. Clinico-epidemiologic criteria and predictors of survival are analyzed. Results The disease affects younger population without sex predilection. Prognosis is affected by age, nodal status, metastasis, and bowel obstruction. Conclusion Rectal cancer has unique criteria in the Egyptian population. A national population based registry is recommended to delineate the nature of the disease in Egypt.
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