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Webster PJ, Tavangar Ranjbar N, Turner J, El-Sharkawi A, Zhou G, Chitsabesan P. Outcomes following emergency colorectal cancer presentation in the elderly. Colorectal Dis 2020; 22:1924-1932. [PMID: 32609919 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Colorectal cancer is predominantly a disease of the elderly and up to 30% of these patients will present as an emergency. We compared the outcomes of 'elderly' patients presenting to our unit with a colorectal cancer emergency over a 10-year period with those of a 'younger' cohort. METHODS A single centre retrospective review of colorectal cancer emergencies between 1 April 2007 and 1 April 2017 was performed. Patients were separated into two cohorts: 'young' (< 75 years) and 'elderly' (≥ 75 years). Data collected included demographics, disease status, treatment and outcomes. RESULTS A total of 341 patients (< 75 years: n = 154; ≥ 75 years: n = 187) presented as a colorectal cancer emergency. Significantly fewer 'elderly' patients underwent curative surgical procedures (72% vs 49%, P < 0.0001) or received adjuvant chemotherapy (56% vs 21%, P < 0.0001). 'Elderly' patients had significantly more postoperative cardio-respiratory complications (7% vs 36%, P < 0.0001), but despite this there was no significant difference in 30-day mortality (7% vs 12%) and survival rates at 1 year (75% vs 74%) or 3 years (56% vs 49%). Elderly patients treated with best supportive care had a median overall survival of just 62 (range 1-955) days. CONCLUSION Patients ≥ 75 years presenting as a colorectal cancer emergency were significantly less likely to undergo emergency curative surgery or receive adjuvant chemotherapy than those < 75 years. However, the 30-day mortality, 1- and 3-year survival rates for patients undergoing curative surgery were comparable.
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- P J Webster
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, York Teaching Hospital, York, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, York Teaching Hospital, York, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, York Teaching Hospital, York, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, York Teaching Hospital, York, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, York Teaching Hospital, York, UK
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Günel N, Yamac D, Akcali Z, Taneri F, Oguz M. The Clinicopathologic Characteristics of Colorectal Cancer in Patients under 50 years of Age: Experience of an Oncology Center. TUMORI JOURNAL 2018; 87:74-7. [PMID: 11401210 DOI: 10.1177/030089160108700202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background/aim Colorectal cancer is seen mostly among patients older than 50 years of age. An aggressive behavior is a frequently cited as characteristic of colorectal cancer in young patients. The purpose of the present study was to reveal the clinicopathologic characteristics of colorectal cancer among patients under 50 years of age. Methods Two hundred and seventy-one patients with colorectal cancer admitted to our oncology center were evaluated, and clinicopathologic findings of the young and old patients were compared. Patient gender, site distribution, tumor stage classification, lymph node involvement, metastatic site, histologic classification, histologic differentiation, family history of malignant tumors, presenting symptoms and survival rates were compared. Results One hundred patients were 50 years of age or under. Clinical, histopathologic characteristics and overall survival of the two groups did not differ. A higher rate of familial cancer syndromes was detected among young patients. Conclusions The presentation and outcome of the disease in young patients do not differ from those of older patients. A significant family history of colorectal cancer in the young patients showed the need for screening whereas the outcome of metastatic disease was poor. In order to anticipate long survival, early detection and aggressive treatment is necessary.
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- N Günel
- Department of Medical Oncology, Gazi University Medical School, Beşevler, Ankara, Turkey
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Shervani S, Lu G, Sager K, Wajima T, Wong L. Prognostic factors and hazard ratios in colorectal cancer patients over 80 years of age: a retrospective, 20-year, single institution review. J Gastrointest Oncol 2018; 9:254-262. [PMID: 29755763 DOI: 10.21037/jgo.2018.01.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background An aging population and a high incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients over the age of 80 make it important to understand survival times, hazard ratios and prognostic factors in this group. A better understanding of these factors will help clinicians determine appropriate therapeutic strategies for such patients, including when more aggressive treatment strategies may be preferred to palliative treatment. Methods A retrospective analysis of 619 CRC patients of ≥80 years of age from 1991-2010 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Twelve variables were analyzed through statistical analysis as potential prognostic factors for survival. Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazard models were used to determine hazard ratios. The elderly population was further stratified by age subgroup (80-84, 85-89, ≥90). Results Median survival time was 53.6, 30.0, and 11.3 months for age groups of 80-84, 85-89, and ≥90, respectively. Median survival time for stage 0/I, II, III, and IV patients was 72.4, 53.5, 28.0, and 5.9 months, respectively. Patients not receiving surgery had significantly higher mortality (hazard ratio 2.605; 95% CI, 1.826-3.694). For stage III CRC patients, those not receiving chemotherapy had significantly higher mortality (hazard ratio 1.808; 95% CI, 1.018-1.827). Conclusions Our study provides evidence to support the benefits of surgery and chemotherapy (for stage III) patients over 80, potentially contributing to improved clinical decisions in treating elderly CRC patients. Such patients are sometimes undertreated due to their underrepresentation in clinical trials. Additional prospective studies with a higher proportion of patients over 80 are needed.
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- Saira Shervani
- Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor Scott & White Health and Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, TX, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Baylor Scott & White Health and Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, TX, USA
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- Lafayette General Health and Cancer Center of Acadiana at Savoy Medical Center, Mamou, LA, USA
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- Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center and Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, TX, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Baylor Scott & White Health and Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, TX, USA
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Pirrera B, Vaccari S, Cuicchi D, Lecce F, De Raffele E, Via BD, Di Laudo M, Tonini V, Cervellera M, Cola B. Impact of octogenarians on surgical outcome in colorectal cancer. Int J Surg 2016; 35:28-33. [PMID: 27616059 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2016] [Revised: 08/11/2016] [Accepted: 09/06/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Colorectal cancer's (CRC) incidence occupies the second place among malignant tumours in men and the third place in women. The aging of the population raises new questions on the management of CRC in octogenarian patients. The objective of this study was to assess the influence of age (≥80) on treatment and surgical outcome of colorectal cancer. METHOD In the period between October 1995 and April 2014, a total of 1397 patients underwent emergency and elective surgical interventions for CRC; the first group (Group-Older - GO) was composed of 291 patients 80 years or older (20.9%, of which 46.4% were male). The second group (Group-Younger - GY) included 1106 patients younger than 80 years (79,1%, 57.7% males). RESULTS Significant differences between the two groups were observed regarding sex (p = 0.001), number of comorbidities (p = 0.001), ASA classification (p < 0.001), emergency presentation (p < 0.001), site of tumor (p = 0.010), need of intraoperative blood transfusions (p < 0.001), 30-days mortality (p < 0.001), 90-days mortality (p < 0.001) and morbidity in accordance with Clavien-Dindo classification (p < 0.001). When combining both elective and emergency procedures, multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that advanced age (≥80 years old) was an independent predictor factor of 30-days mortality (p = 0.023, OR = 2.23) and morbidity (p = 0.088, OR = 1.31), while it was not predictive of 90-days mortality. When considering only elective colorectal surgery, octogenarian age was not found to be a predictive factor of 30-day and 90-day mortality, but predictive of postoperative morbidity. CONCLUSION Old age (≥80) does not represent a contraindication to CRC elective surgical treatment, in emergency procedures it is associated with an increased risk of postoperative morbidity and mortality.
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- Basilio Pirrera
- Unit of General Surgery, Medical and Surgical Department, University of Bologna, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Italy.
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- Unit of Emergency Surgery, Emergency Department, University of Bologna, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery, Medical and Surgical Department, University of Bologna, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery, Medical and Surgical Department, University of Bologna, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery, Medical and Surgical Department, University of Bologna, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Italy
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- Unit of Emergency Surgery, Emergency Department, University of Bologna, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery, Medical and Surgical Department, University of Bologna, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Italy
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- Unit of Emergency Surgery, Emergency Department, University of Bologna, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Italy
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- Unit of Emergency Surgery, Emergency Department, University of Bologna, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery, Medical and Surgical Department, University of Bologna, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Italy
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Biondi A, Vacante M, Ambrosino I, Cristaldi E, Pietrapertosa G, Basile F. Role of surgery for colorectal cancer in the elderly. World J Gastrointest Surg 2016; 8:606-613. [PMID: 27721923 PMCID: PMC5037333 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i9.606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2016] [Revised: 06/15/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The prevalence of subjects with colorectal cancer is expected to grow in the next future decades and surgery represents the most successful treatment modality for these patients. Anyway, currently elderly subjects undergo less elective surgical procedures than younger patients mainly due to the high rates of postoperative morbidity and mortality. Some authors suggest extensive surgery, including multistage procedures, as carried out in younger patients while others promote less aggressive surgery. In older patients, laparoscopic-assisted colectomy showed a number of advantages compared to conventional open surgery that include lower stress, higher rate of independency after surgery, quicker return to prior activities and a decrease in costs. The recent advances in chemotherapy and the introduction of new surgical procedures such as the endoluminal stenting, suggest the need for a revisitation of surgical practice patterns and the role of palliative surgery, mainly for patients with advanced disease. In this article, we discuss the current role of surgery for elderly patients with colorectal cancer.
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Kim BC. Colorectal Surgery in Elderly Patients. Ann Coloproctol 2016; 32:126-7. [PMID: 27626021 PMCID: PMC5019963 DOI: 10.3393/ac.2016.32.4.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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- Byung Chun Kim
- Department of Surgery, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Total colectomy in older patients with acute malignant obstruction of the left–sided colons. JOURNAL OF ACUTE DISEASE 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s2221-6189(13)60094-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Khan MR, Bari H, Zafar SN, Raza SA. Impact of age on outcome after colorectal cancer surgery in the elderly - a developing country perspective. BMC Surg 2011; 11:17. [PMID: 21849062 PMCID: PMC3175436 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2482-11-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2011] [Accepted: 08/17/2011] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major source of morbidity and mortality in the elderly population and surgery is often the only definitive management option. The suitability of surgical candidates based on age alone has traditionally been a source of controversy. Surgical resection may be considered detrimental in the elderly solely on the basis of advanced age. Based on recent evidence suggesting that age alone is not a predictor of outcomes, Western societies are increasingly performing definitive procedures on the elderly. Such evidence is not available from our region. We aimed to determine whether age has an independent effect on complications after surgery for colorectal cancer in our population. METHODS A retrospective review of all patients who underwent surgery for pathologically confirmed colorectal cancer at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi between January 1999 and December 2008 was conducted. Using a cut-off of 70 years, patients were divided into two groups. Patient demographics, tumor characteristics and postoperative complications and 30-day mortality were compared. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed with clinically relevant variables to determine whether age had an independent and significant association with the outcome. RESULTS A total of 271 files were reviewed, of which 56 belonged to elderly patients (≥ 70 years). The gender ratio was equal in both groups. Elderly patients had a significantly higher comorbidity status, Charlson score and American society of anesthesiologists (ASA) class (all p < 0.001). Upon multivariate analysis, factors associated with more complications were ASA status (95% CI = 1.30-6.25), preoperative perforation (95% CI = 1.94-48.0) and rectal tumors (95% CI = 1.21-5.34). Old age was significantly associated with systemic complications upon univariate analysis (p = 0.05), however, this association vanished upon multivariate analysis (p = 0.36). CONCLUSION Older patients have more co-morbid conditions and higher ASA scores, but increasing age itself is not independently associated with complications after surgery for CRC. Therefore patient selection should focus on the clinical status and ASA class of the patient rather than age.
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- Muhammad Rizwan Khan
- Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University & Hospital, Stadium Road, Karachi - 74800, Pakistan.
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Gupta S, Bhattacharya D, Acharya AN, Majumdar S, Ranjan P, Das S. Colorectal carcinoma in young adults: a retrospective study on Indian patients: 2000-2008. Colorectal Dis 2010; 12:e182-9. [PMID: 20128837 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2010.02223.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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AIM To highlight an increased incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) amongst young Indian adults. METHOD A retrospective study of 305 cases of CRC admitted to SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India during 2000-2008 was carried out. RESULTS The ratio (0.64) of under-40 to above-40 CRC patients reported in this study is comparable to those from premier Oncology Centers in India (∼0.52) and is higher than those in the Indian National Cancer Registry (∼0.20) and international average (0.07). Distinctive tumour characteristics in younger patients including left-sided lesion (69.7%), presentation at an advanced (III/IV) stage (60%), poor histological differentiation (50%) and predominance of mucin-secreting adenocarcinoma (80%) are similar to those reported in the international literature. Some features are suggestive of hereditary non polyposis colorectal cancer syndrome, which may be a possible reason for the high proportion of young CRC patients. CONCLUSION A high index of suspicion for CRC among young Indian adults is necessary.
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- S Gupta
- Department of Surgery, IPGMER, Kolkata, India.
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Song W, Kong CB, Jeon DG, Cho W, Kim M, Lee J, Yoo J, Kim J, Lee SY. Prognosis of extremity osteosarcoma in patients aged 40–60 years: A cohort/case controlled study at a single institute. Eur J Surg Oncol 2010; 36:483-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2010.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2009] [Revised: 02/13/2010] [Accepted: 03/15/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Labanaris AP, Zugor V, Labanaris AP, Elias P, Kühn R. Radical nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy in patients over 80 years old. Int Braz J Urol 2010; 36:141-8; discussion 149-50. [DOI: 10.1590/s1677-55382010000200003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/24/2009] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Age as a prognostic factor for patients with osteosarcoma: an analysis of 438 patients. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2009; 136:561-70. [DOI: 10.1007/s00432-009-0690-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2009] [Accepted: 09/15/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nascimbeni R, Di Fabio F, Di Betta E, Salerni B. The changing impact of age on colorectal cancer surgery. A trend analysis. Colorectal Dis 2009; 11:13-8. [PMID: 18294264 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2008.01491.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to evaluate the changing influence of age on the outcomes of colorectal cancer surgery in a retrospective trend analysis. METHODS Data on 985 patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery were collected during 1975-1984 and 1995-2004. Variables and outcomes of patients aged < 65, 65-74, 75-84 and 85+ years were compared with intra- and interdecade analyses. Endpoints of the study were postoperative mortality, 5-year overall and cancer-related survivals. RESULTS The rate of elderly patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery increased significantly from 1975-1984 to 1995-2004. Distribution of American Society of Anesthesiology score and cancer stage remained unchanged over time. The rate of palliative procedures decreased over time, most significantly in the older age groups. In 1995-2004 the palliation rate was similar across all age groups. The rate of emergency surgery also decreased, but it remained higher in older age groups. Operative mortality rate decreased over time across all age groups, but age-related differences were still observed in the 1995-2004 series. Cancer-related survival after curative surgery increased from 58% in 1975-1984 to 64% in 1995-2004 in 75+ years patients, while it increased from 56% to 78% in patients aged 74 years or younger. CONCLUSIONS Elderly patients with colorectal cancer benefited substantially from healthcare progress during the last 30 years. The reduction of palliative procedures and the decline in operative mortality document the efficacy of not restricting the access to radical surgery for these patients.
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- R Nascimbeni
- Cattedra di Chirurgia Generale, Department of Medical & Surgical Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
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Scharfenberg M, Raue W, Junghans T, Schwenk W. "Fast-track" rehabilitation after colonic surgery in elderly patients--is it feasible? Int J Colorectal Dis 2007; 22:1469-74. [PMID: 17483956 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-007-0317-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/05/2007] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The aim of the "fast-track" rehabilitation after elective colonic surgery is to lower the extent of general complications. Elderly patients may especially profit from this multi-modal peri-operative treatment including enforced early mobilisation and oral nutrition. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this prospective study using a well-defined post-operative multi-modal treatment programme, we examined the feasibility of this so-called fast-track rehabilitation in elderly patients. The programme employed combined thoracic peri-dural analgesia, early enforced mobilisation and rapid oral nutrition. RESULTS Seventy-four consecutive patients older than 70 years with benign or malignant disease of the large intestine were operated on. All patients were treated peri-operatively using the "fast-track" rehabilitation programme. Of the patients, 84% were able to have liquids orally on the day of surgery and 86% had solid food on the 1st post-operative day. The median time until the first bowel movement was 2 days. Only 12 (16%) patients had a total of 16 local complications, including 2 (3%) patients with anastomotic leakages. Nine patients (12%) had a total of 14 general complications; mortality rate was 1% (n=1). Patients were discharged from the hospital 5 (5th-95th percentile=4-6 days) days after surgery. CONCLUSION Using the "fast-track" rehabilitation programme on elderly patient is not only feasible but may also lower the number of general complications and the duration of the hospital stay.
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- M Scharfenberg
- Klinik für Allgemein-, Visceral-, Gefaess, und Thoraxchirurgie, Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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Fazeli MS, Adel MG, Lebaschi AH. Colorectal carcinoma: a retrospective, descriptive study of age, gender, subsite, stage, and differentiation in Iran from 1995 to 2001 as observed in Tehran University. Dis Colon Rectum 2007; 50:990-5. [PMID: 17525859 DOI: 10.1007/s10350-007-0248-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Colorectal carcinoma is one of the most common cancers in the world as well as in Iran. There are differences in subsite of the carcinoma when considering age and gender. This study was designed to describe the distribution of colorectal carcinoma by age at diagnosis, gender, and subsite of the tumor. These factors also are evaluated in conjunction with disease stage and tumor differentiation at the time of diagnosis. METHODS Data from 419 patients from a population that receives no screening between April 1995 and March 2001 operated on in the Cancer Institute and Imam Khomieni Hospital with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer were used to describe distribution of the colorectal carcinoma by age, gender, tumor subsite and pathology, and stage at diagnosis. RESULTS There were 403 (96.2 percent) cases of adenocarcinoma. Males and females constituted 52.4 and 47.6 percent of cases, respectively. The mean age was 52.3 years. Patients were divided into two age groups (40 years and younger, and older than 40 years); 16.4 percent of patients had tumors in the proximal colon and 83.6 percent in distal parts. Most patients were Stage II and III (48.1 and 33.4 percent, respectively). Tumor subsite distribution was almost the same between the two age groups (aged 40 years and younger: proximal, 18.5 percent, and distal, 81.5 percent; older than aged 40 years: proximal, 15.7 percent, and distal, 84.3 percent). Most patients in the younger age group were Stage III (45 percent) and in the older age group were Stage II (53.2 percent; P<0.001). Tumor differentiation proportions in patients aged 40 years and younger were: good, 24.4 percent; moderate, 53.6 percent; poor, 22 percent; and in patients older than aged 40 years were: good, 41.5 percent; moderate, 52.6 percent; poor, 5.9 percent (P<0.001). There were no differences in stage and tumor differentiation between two genders, but most of the patients with tumors in proximal colon were males (62.5 percent; P=0.1). CONCLUSIONS Most of the colorectal carcinomas were in distal parts in our study, so most of these carcinomas can be detected by proctosigmoidoscopy. Because younger patients had more advanced disease, the importance of screening and "clinical suspicion" in the young is important.
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- Mohhamad S Fazeli
- Department of General Surgery, Imam Medical Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Boulevard, P. O. Box 13145-158, Tehran, Iran.
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether age and comorbidity are predictors of peri-operative complications and/or mortality in surgery for renal cell cancer in a retrospective study of patients aged >75 years. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between 1993 and 2003, 1023 radical nephrectomies or nephron-sparing surgery for renal cell cancer were performed in 115 consecutive patients aged > or = 75 years and in 908 consecutive patients aged <75 years. The preoperative American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score was used for risk stratification. Operative mortality and early complications (within 30 days of surgery) were reviewed. RESULTS The younger patients had significantly lower ASA scores than the older patients. There were early complications in 31 of the 908 younger patients (3.4%) and in two of the 115 older patients (1.7%). Peri-operative mortality was higher in the older than in the younger patients (1.7% vs 0.3%; P = 0.29). Overall morbidity and mortality correlated with increasing ASA score but not with age (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Despite greater comorbidity in older patients, their morbidity and mortality did not differ significantly from that of younger patients. Advanced age alone should thus not be used as a criterion to deny surgery for renal cell carcinoma. However, older patients should be counselled regarding a tendency for increased comorbidity-related peri-operative mortality.
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- Navid Berdjis
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University Dresden, Fetscherstrasse 74, D-01309 Dresden, Germany
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Latkauskas T, Rudinskaitė G, Kurtinaitis J, Jančiauskienė R, Tamelis A, Saladžinskas Ž, Pavalkis D. The impact of age on post-operative outcomes of colorectal cancer patients undergoing surgical treatment. BMC Cancer 2005; 5:153. [PMID: 16324216 PMCID: PMC1318482 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-5-153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2005] [Accepted: 12/02/2005] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background the purpose of study was to evaluate the impact of age on outcomes in colorectal cancer surgery. Methods patients on hospital database treated for colorectal cancer during the period 1995 – 2002 were divided into two groups: Group 1 – patients of 75 years or older (n = 154), and Group 2 – those younger than 75 years (n = 532). Results In Group 1, for colon cancers, proximal tumors were significantly more common (23% vs. 13.5%, p < 0.05), complicated cases were more frequent (46 % vs. 33%, p = 0.002), bowel obstruction more common at presentation (40% vs. 26.5%, p = 0.001), and more frequent emergency surgery required (24% vs. 14%, p = 0.003). Postoperative overall morbidity was higher in the elderly group, but with no differences in surgical complications rate. Overall 5 year survival was 39% vs. 55% (p = 0.0006) and cancer related 5 year survival was 44% vs. 62% (p = 0.0006). Multivariate Cox analysis showed that age was not an independent risk factor for postoperative mortality. Conclusion Preoperative complications and co-morbidities, more advanced disease, and higher postoperative nonsurgical complication rates adversely affect postoperative outcomes after surgery for colorectal cancer in the elderly.
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- Tadas Latkauskas
- Unit of Coloproctology, Department of Surgery, Kaunas Medical University Clinics, Eivenių 2, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- University of Vilnius, Institute of Oncology, Santariskiu 1, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- University of Vilnius, Institute of Oncology, Santariskiu 1, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of oncology, Kaunas Medical University, Eivenių 2, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Unit of Coloproctology, Department of Surgery, Kaunas Medical University Clinics, Eivenių 2, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Unit of Coloproctology, Department of Surgery, Kaunas Medical University Clinics, Eivenių 2, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Unit of Coloproctology, Department of Surgery, Kaunas Medical University Clinics, Eivenių 2, Kaunas, Lithuania
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Marusch F, Koch A, Schmidt U, Steinert R, Ueberrueck T, Bittner R, Berg E, Engemann R, Gellert K, Arbogast R, Körner T, Köckerling F, Gastinger I, Lippert H. The impact of the risk factor "age" on the early postoperative results of surgery for colorectal carcinoma and its significance for perioperative management. World J Surg 2005; 29:1013-21; discussion 1021-2. [PMID: 15981044 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-005-7711-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The risks and benefits of surgery for colorectal cancer in old patients have not been unequivocally defined. The present investigation was carried out in 309 hospitals as a prospective multicenter study. In the period between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2001, a total of 19,080 patients were recruited for the study; 16,142 (84.6%) patients were younger than 80 years (<80) and 2932 (15.4%) were 80 years and older (> or =80). Significant differences between the age groups were observed for general postoperative complications (22.3% for <80 years; 33.9% for > or =80). Specific postoperative complications were identical in both groups. Overall, significantly elevated morbidity and mortality rates were found with increasing age (morbidity: 33.9% vs. 43.5%; mortality: 2.6% vs. 8.0%). The distribution of tumor stages revealed a significantly higher percentage of locally advanced tumors in the older age group (stage II: 28.0% vs. 34.4%). In contrast, no increase in metastasizing tumors was found in the older age group (stage IV: 17.4% vs. 14.1%). Logistic regression showed that, in concert with a number of other parameters, age is a significant influencing factor on postoperative morbidity and mortality. The increase in postoperative morbidity and mortality rates associated with aging is a result of the increase in general postoperative complications, in particular, pneumonia and cardiovascular complications. Age as such does not represent a contraindication for surgical treatment. The short-term outcome and quality of life are of overriding importance for the geriatric patient.
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- Frank Marusch
- Institute for Quality Management in Operative Medicine, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, Magdeburg, D-39120, Germany.
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to estimate the 30-day mortality after colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery in Denmark. Mortality was compared to other studies, and between departments, unadjusted and adjusted for case-mix. MATERIALS AND METHODS All patients in Denmark with a first-time colorectal adenocarcinoma operated between 1 May 2001 and 31 December 2002 were eligible, 5187 patients were included. Mortality was adjusted for age, sex, urgency, tumour location, Dukes' stage and ASA-score. RESULTS The 30-day mortality in Denmark after CRC-surgery was 9.9%. Adjusted for case-mix, four departments had significantly higher mortality than average. The variation between the 44 departments was significant both for radically operated (P = 0.02) patients and for all operated patients (P = 0.01). CONCLUSION The 30-day mortality in Denmark seems to be higher than in studies from other countries, but the lack of comparable nationwide studies makes it difficult to evaluate. To uncover the reasons for the departments to diverge significantly from average, further studies are needed.
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- T N Nickelsen
- Research Centre for Prevention and Health, Glostrup, Denmark.
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Takeuchi K, Tsuzuki Y, Ando T, Sekihara M, Hara T, Kori T, Nakajima H, Asao T, Kuwano H. Should patients over 85 years old be operated on for colorectal cancer? J Clin Gastroenterol 2004; 38:408-13. [PMID: 15100519 DOI: 10.1097/00004836-200405000-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to evaluate risk factors for mortality, morbidity, and long-term survival in very old patients with colorectal cancer compared with old patients. METHODS Patients operated on with colorectal cancer aged 75 years old or older were divided into 2 groups: Group A (75-84 years, n = 93) and Group B (>or=85, n = 21). RESULTS The serum albumin level, oxygen pressure in arterial blood gases, and forced expiratory volume in 1 second in Group B were significantly lower than in Group A, respectively (P = 0.0094, 0.0264, 0.0363). Pulmonary complications were developed significantly more frequently in Group B than in Group A (P = 0.0019). Group B had a significantly higher mortality rate than Group A (P = 0.0477). There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the 2- and 5-year survival rates. CONCLUSIONS Very old patients with colorectal cancer should not be denied surgery on account of chronological age alone, although the perioperative risks for the very old are very high.
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- Kunio Takeuchi
- Department of Surgery, Tone Chuo Hospital, Numata-city, Gunma, Japan
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Du WB, Chia KS, Sankaranarayanan R, Sankila R, Seow A, Lee HP. Population-based survival analysis of colorectal cancer patients in Singapore, 1968-1992. Int J Cancer 2002; 99:460-5. [PMID: 11992418 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.10333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Since the 1980s, colorectal cancer incidence in Singapore has ranked second to lung in males and females. We describe a population-based analysis of survival of colorectal cancer patients diagnosed from 1968 to 1992 in Singapore. Data of colorectal cancer patients diagnosed during 1968-1992 were retrieved from the Singapore Cancer Registry. Patients were passively followed up for death to the end of 1997. The final dataset consisted of 10,114 subjects. Observed and relative survival rates were calculated by stage (localized, regional metastases and distant metastases), age, ethnicity and calendar period for both genders. Over the study period, a significant progress in survival of colorectal cancer patients was observed. For localized cancer of the colon, the 5-year age-standardized relative survival (ASRS) increased from 36% in 1968-1972 to 66% in 1988-1992 for males and from 32 to 71% for females. For localized rectal cancer, the 5-year ASRS improved from 25 to 66% for males and from 23 to 66% in females. Similarly, improvement was observed in colorectal cancer patients with regional metastases, but not in those with distant metastases. Calendar year period and clinical stage of disease were identified as major significant prognostic factors of survival for colorectal cancer. The substantially improved colorectal cancer survival rates reflected the interplay of cancer control activities in various areas, such as health promotion, early diagnosis and treatment. Our study shows a unique changing pattern of survival experience for colorectal patients from a country undergoing rapid economic development.
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- Wen-Bo Du
- Department of Community, Occupational and Family Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Sahraoui S, Acharki A, Tawfiq N, Jouhadi H, Bouras N, Benider A, Kahlain A. [Colorectal cancer in patients younger than 40 years of age]. Cancer Radiother 2000; 4:428-32. [PMID: 11191849 DOI: 10.1016/s1278-3218(00)00021-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Between 1988 and 1994, 326 patients with colorectal cancers were treated at the Ibn Rochd Oncology Centre in Casablanca; 88 patients were less than 40 years old (27%). There were 79 males and nine females. A family history of colorectal cancer was noted in 5%. The most frequent symptoms were bleeding and rectal pain. The localisation of the tumour was the rectum in 70 cases. According to the anatomopathological profile, Dukes stages C and D were the most frequent and mucosal adenocarcinoma was noted in 24 cases. Seventy patients had surgery, associated with radiation therapy in 59 cases. Adjuvant chemotherapy was given in 44 cases and palliative treatment in 17 cases. Recurrence occurred in 14 cases and metastasis in other six cases. At five years, overall survival and disease-free survival rates were 24% and 17%, respectively. Worse prognostic factors were mucosal adenocarcinoma, poor differentiated adenocarcinoma and Dukes C and D stages.
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- S Sahraoui
- Centre d'oncologie, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Maroc.
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