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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent malignancy in the US.
  • Many CRC patients necessitate emergency medical attention during their disease trajectory.
  • Emergent conditions arise from tumor progression or treatment side effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the common and uncommon emergent complications of colorectal cancer.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing these complications in emergency settings.
  • To highlight the need for collaborative care in managing CRC emergencies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of emergent colorectal cancer presentations.
  • Analysis of common and rare complications.
  • Discussion of clinical management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Frequent emergent issues include rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, and bowel obstruction.
  • Less common but critical complications involve malignant ascites, neutropenic enterocolitis, and radiation enteropathy.
  • Effective care necessitates a high index of suspicion for diverse CRC complications.

Conclusions:

  • Management of acute, severe illness in CRC patients requires integrated care from emergency, surgical, medical, and radiation oncology teams.
  • Vigilance for both typical and atypical CRC complications is essential for all treating clinicians.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration ensures optimal outcomes for CRC patients with emergent conditions.