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  • Title: Surgically treated adenocarcinomas of the right side of the colon during a ten year period: a retrospective study.
    Author: Hilska M, Grönroos J, Collan Y, Laato M.
    Journal: Ann Chir Gynaecol; 2001; 90 Suppl 215():45-9. PubMed ID: 12041928.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Colon cancer is one of the most common malignancies in Finland. The purpose of the current study was to analyse the results of surgical treatment of right-sided colon cancers operated in the 1980s at Turku University Central Hospital. In addition, we compared the results to those reported from earlier decades. MATERIAL AND METHODS: One hundred and fifty-three patients with primary proximal colon cancer were operated in 1981-1990. The results were analysed retrospectively from patient records. RESULTS: The crude five-year survival rate of the patients was 48%. The most crucial factor affecting survival was the stage of spreading of the tumour. Obstructive tumours had a poorer prognosis than non-obstructive ones. CONCLUSIONS: The results of surgical treatment of proximal colon cancer were satisfactory at Turku University Central Hospital and slightly better compared to earlier reports.
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