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[Occlusion caused by colo-rectal carcinoma: personal experience]
Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Colorectal carcinoma obstruction can be treated with colostomy or major surgery. Mortality rates were comparable between simple colostomy and surgical resections, while subtotal colectomy showed a reasonable mortality rate.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Colorectal Surgery
Context:
- Colorectal carcinoma is a significant cause of bowel obstruction.
- Treatment options for malignant bowel obstruction include palliative diversion (colostomy) and radical resection.
- Evaluating surgical outcomes is crucial for patient management.
Purpose:
- To compare the outcomes of different surgical interventions for colorectal carcinoma causing obstruction.
- To assess the mortality rates associated with simple colostomy versus major surgical resections.
- To determine the safety and efficacy of subtotal colectomy in managing advanced colorectal cancer.
Summary:
- A 12-year study reviewed 25 patients with colorectal carcinoma-induced obstruction.
- Mortality rates for simple colostomy (25%) were similar to surgical resections (14%).
- Major surgery, specifically subtotal colectomy, demonstrated a favorable mortality rate of 5-6%.
Impact:
- Findings suggest that surgical resection may offer better outcomes than simple colostomy for selected patients.
- Subtotal colectomy presents a viable option with acceptable mortality for advanced colorectal cancer obstruction.
- This study contributes to the understanding of surgical management strategies for malignant colorectal obstruction.