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. 1983 Aug;12(3):256-62.
doi: 10.1093/ageing/12.3.256.

Colorectal carcinoma in the elderly: a geriatric and surgical practice compared

R T Edwards, C J Bransom, D L Crosby, M S Pathy

Colorectal carcinoma in the elderly: a geriatric and surgical practice compared

R T Edwards et al. Age Ageing. 1983 Aug.

Abstract

Two hundred and eighty-eight patients with colorectal cancer over the age of 65 years admitted to either the geriatric unit or a surgical unit have been compared. Significant differences in presentation and outcome were found and are discussed. Despite adverse factors, acceptable results were obtained for surgical treatment in the geriatric group.

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