The impact of advanced age on short-term outcomes following gastric cancer resection: An ACS-NSQIP analysis
Gastric Cancer Dec 14, 2017
Hamilton TD, et al. - The association between advanced age and short-term outcomes of gastrectomy for gastric cancer (GC) was explored in this study. The authors found an independent association between advanced age (≥75 years) and increased morbidity after GC resection. The magnitude of this impact was further modulated by clinical scenarios. In elderly GC patient, increased risk ought to be recognized and considered in indications for resection.
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