Rectal cancer in old age –is it appropriately managed? Evidence from population-based analysis of routine data across the English national health service

ConclusionsOlder patients who are selected for surgery have good outcomes, often comparable to their younger counterparts. Significant variation in the treatment of older patients could not be explained by differences in measured characteristics and required further investigation.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research