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Comparative Study
. 1984 May;158(5):423-6.

The importance of symptom duration in relation to prognosis of carcinoma of the large intestine

A Schillaci, A Cavallaro, V Nicolanti, M Ferri, P Gallo, S Stipa
  • PMID: 6710309
Comparative Study

The importance of symptom duration in relation to prognosis of carcinoma of the large intestine

A Schillaci et al. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1984 May.

Abstract

Between 1971 and 1982, 162 patients underwent surgical treatment for carcinoma of the large intestine; follow-up data was available for 94 per cent of the patients. Tumor stage distribution was homogeneous and did not differ significantly with increasing duration of symptoms. The duration of symptoms was not determinant of survival, whereas stage influenced survival. These results show that patients with carcinoma of the large intestine with a short symptomatic period do not have either less advanced tumors or better survival prospects.

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