Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Gilda Serena De Fatico

Publications

• Research Article
  Endoscopic Detection and Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Cancer in Octogenarians
  Author(s): Gianluca Pellino, Guido Sciaudone, Giuseppe Candilio, Gilda Serena De Fatico, Isabella Landino, Silvestro Canonico and Francesco SelvaggiGianluca Pellino, Guido Sciaudone, Giuseppe Candilio, Gilda Serena De Fatico, Isabella Landino, Silvestro Canonico and Francesco Selvaggi
  
  Background: Colorectal Cancer (CRC) in the elderly is being diagnosed and treated more frequently, as a consequence of longer life expectancy. However, patients aged over 80 years are diagnosed late and surgical treatment is often difficult or aimed to palliate symptoms. Aim of the present study was to report on the characteristics of elderly patients referred to the endoscopy of our surgical Unit and outcomes of surgical treatment compared with younger patients. Materials and Methods: We prospectively gathered data of all patients referred to our Unit between January 2011 and January 2013 for suspicion of CRC, confirmed during endoscopy. We collected baseline characteristics, management, survival and quality of life (QoL). Patients who received radical surgery were compared with a sex- and disease cohort of younger patients.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000150

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