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COLORECTAL CARCINOMA IN THE ELDERLY: A GERIATRIC AND SURGICAL PRACTICE COMPARED
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1983
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Geriatric UnitGeriatric OncologySurgical OncologyGeriatric GroupGeriatricsColorectal SurgeryMedicineGastrointestinal OncologyCancer ManagementGastroenterologyColorectal CancerPathologySurgeryOncologyRadiation OncologyCancer Research
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.