Perioperative treatment effects of colorectal cancer in elderly patients / 中华老年医学杂志
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
; (12): 226-228, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the clinical features and perioperative treatment effects of colorectal cancer in elderly patients.Methods Retrospective analysis of clinical data especially focusing on perioperative treatment from 104 elderly patients with coloreetal cancer were performed.Results A total of 99 patients (95.2%) were cured or improved at discharge.Perioperative pulmonary infection occurred in 13 cases (12.5%), of whom 6 cases (5.8%) suffered from respiratory failure.Lower extremity deep venous thrombosis occurred in 3 cases (2.9%), incision infection in 6 cases (5.8%), wound dehiscence in 2 cases (1.9%), intestinal fistula in 1 case (1.0%) and gastroparesis in 1 case (1.0%).About 5 cases (4.8%) died from multiple organ failure.Conclusions Old age is not a contraindication in surgical treatment for colorectal cancer.Paying attention to accurate and timely treatment in perioperative peroid can reduce postoperative complications and improve patients' quality of life.
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Aspecto:
Patient_preference
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Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
Ano de publicação:
2010
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Article