Risk scores to predict mortality 2 and 5 years after surgery for colorectal cancer in elderly patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study was to identify predictors of mortality in elderly patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery and to develop a risk score.

Methods

This was an observational prospective cohort study. Individuals over 80 years diagnosed with colorectal cancer and treated surgically were recruited in 18 hospitals in the Spanish National Health Service, between June 2010 and December 2012, and were followed up 1, 2, 3, and 5 years after surgery. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected. The primary outcomes were mortality at 2 and between 2 and 5 years after the index admission.

Results

The predictors of mortality 2 years after surgery were haemoglobin ≤ 10 g/dl and colon locations (HR 1.02; CI 0.51-2.02), ASA class of IV (HR 3.55; CI 1.91-6.5

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8394051 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature