Changes in the quality of care of colorectal cancer in Estonia: a population-based high-resolution study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Large disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) management and survival have been observed across Europe. Despite recent increases, the survival deficit of Estonian patients with CRC persists, particularly for rectal cancer. The aim of this study was to examine diagnostic, staging and treatment patterns of CRC in Estonia, comparing clinical data from 1997 and 2011.

Design

Nationwide population-based retrospective study.

Setting

Estonia.

Participants

All incident cases of colon and rectal cancer diagnosed in 1997 and 2011 identified from the Estonian Cancer Registry. Clinical data gathered from medical records.

Outcome measures

Differences in diagnostic, staging and treatment patterns; 5-year relative survival ratios.

Results

The number of

SUBMITTER: Reima H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7545626 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature