Carcinoma of the gallbladder: a survey of cases in Wessex 1982-1989.
The 95 cases of carcinoma of gallbladder diagnosed in Wessex in the period January 1982-June 1989 have been reviewed. The median age of these patients was 72 years and 75% were women. These data have been compared with those for all cholecystectomies performed in Southampton for this period. The poor prognosis of this tumour has been confirmed, with only four patients currently alive at 8, 24, 30 and 72 months after operation. Modifications to current staging systems are proposed, which may promote a more rational approach to therapy in the future.
University Surgical Unit, Southampton General Hospital, UK.
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D005260:Female; D005706:Gallbladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D015996:Survival Rate; D006113:United Kingdom