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SUBMITTER: Wang X
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6842542 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Wang Xuefei X Zhao Junjie J Fairweather Mark M Yang Tingsong T Sun Yihong Y Wang Jiping J
BMC cancer 20191109 1
<h4>Background</h4>High perioperative morbidity, mortality, and uncertain outcome of surgery in octogenarians with proximal gastric carcinoma (PGC) pose a dilemma for both patients and physicians. We aim to evaluate the risks and survival benefits of different strategies treated in this group.<h4>Methods</h4>Octogenarians (≥80 years) with resectable proximal gastric carcinoma who were recommended for surgery were identified from National Cancer Database during 2004-2013.<h4>Results</h4>Patients ...[more]