Perioperative treatment effects of colorectal cancer in elderly patients

VernacularTitle:老年人结直肠癌的围手术期治疗
Author: Fanghong LI ; Zhixia LI ; Dali AN ; Xiao CHEN ; Xiaohu ZHANG ; Guanqun LI ; Xu NIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Colorectal cancer; Perioperative treatments
From: Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2010;29(3):226-228
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
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.