Schellerer V, Croner R, Langheinrich M, Hohenberger W, Merkel S (2015)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2015
Publisher: Georg Thieme Verlag
Book Volume: 140
Pages Range: 600-6
Journal Issue: 6
Concerning younger patients with colorectal carcinoma (CRC) controversies still exist regarding outcome. The aim of this study was to evaluate possible differences between patients suffering from CRC at a younger age (< 40 years) and at an age over 40 years.Data of 51 younger patients (< 40 years) and 2122 older patients (>= 40 years) were prospectively collected and retrospectively evaluated according to clinical parameters, treatment and prognosis. Patients with a CRC arising from familial adenomatous polyposis, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease have been excluded.The younger patients presented significantly more often with mucinous adenocarcinomas (p = 0.033). There were no differences between the groups concerning gender, localisation, elective and emergency surgery, UICC (Union internationale contre le cancer) stages and residual tumour classification. Postoperative therapy - in adjuvant, therapeutic or palliative intent - was applied significantly more often in younger patients, especially in those with colon carcinoma (p = 0.001). After curative resection of colon carcinoma a significantly better observed (5 year rate 94 vs. 76 %; p = 0.024) and disease-free (88 vs. 69 %; p = 0.013) survival were found. This trend was similar in patients with rectal carcinoma (84 vs. 75 % and 72 vs. 65 %) without reaching the level of significance (p = 0.155 and 0.269). Taking into account differences in life expectancy, just minor differences were detected in relative survival (colon carcinoma, 5 year rate 94 vs. 89 %; rectal carcinoma, 84 % both).The general assumption of a poorer prognosis in younger patients with CRC could not be confirmed. Younger patients have a poorer histological subtype of carcinoma. But this is compensated by the better overall condition, less comorbidities, faster postoperative recovery and an optimally organised post-operative (adjuvant, therapeutic or palliative) therapy. In summary, younger patients have a better observed survival but - considering differences in life expectancy - a similar relative survival.
APA:
Schellerer, V., Croner, R., Langheinrich, M., Hohenberger, W., & Merkel, S. (2015). Colorectal Carcinoma in Young Patients - Is Age a Prognostic Factor? Zentralblatt für Chirurgie, 140(6), 600-6. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1328570
MLA:
Schellerer, Vera, et al. "Colorectal Carcinoma in Young Patients - Is Age a Prognostic Factor?" Zentralblatt für Chirurgie 140.6 (2015): 600-6.
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