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Published on: August 1, 2019
[Quality of life assessments in colorectal surgery]
1Hillerød Hospital, Kirurgisk Klinik. pejes@noh.regionh.dk
Abstract:
Outcome after surgical treatment has been based predominantly on objective criteria. A more global assessment is necessary which also includes patient-reported health-related quality of life. The literature concerning investigations on quality of life measurements in surgery and follow-up in colorectal cancer is reviewed. Only a few studies are published; the results are conflicting and the methodology questionable. Therefore, it is concluded that there is a strong need for further research in this field.
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