Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10220372 | European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) | 2018 | 21 Pages |
Abstract
TPE is an invasive treatment for rectal cancer with high 30-day mortality in elderly patients. Oncological outcomes are similar in elderly and younger patients. Therefore, TPE should not be withheld because of high age only, but careful patient selection is needed.
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Authors
J.A.W. Hagemans, J. Rothbarth, W.J. Kirkels, J.L. Boormans, E. van Meerten, J.J.M.E. Nuyttens, E.V.E. Madsen, C. Verhoef, J.W.A. Burger,