Critical reviews in oncology/hematology
-
Crit. Rev. Oncol. Hematol. · Dec 2010
Comparative StudyComprehensive geriatric assessment can predict complications in elderly patients after elective surgery for colorectal cancer: a prospective observational cohort study.
To examine the association between the outcomes of a pre-operative comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and the risk of severe post-operative complications in elderly patients electively operated for colorectal cancer. ⋯ CGA can identify frail patients who have a significantly increased risk of severe complications after elective surgery for colorectal cancer.