[Is resection of colorectal liver metastases in patients over 70 years of age indicated?]

Langenbecks Arch Chir Suppl Kongressbd. 1996:113:505-8.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The outcome of patients aged over or under 70 treated for colorectal liver metastases is compared. Both groups have similar tumor stages and receive comparable treatment. There is no significant difference concerning morbidity, mortality and long term survival in these groups after liver resection.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / mortality
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / mortality
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Postoperative Complications / mortality*
  • Survival Rate
  • Treatment Outcome