title: [The treatment of carcinoma of colon and rectum in patients over 70].
abstract: In the period 1967-1981, 102 patients older than 70 years were treated for a colorectal carcinoma. The average delay was 6.5 months. Obstruction as initial symptom was seen in only 8% of the cases. The resection rate was 85%. The postoperative mortality rate was 6% for patients who underwent a resection. For all patients the postoperative mortality rate was 8%. Surgery for colorectal carcinoma in the elderly is well tolerated, and a resection should be pursued as long as the general condition permits.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010166:Palliative Care; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: De behandeling van het carcinoom van colon en rectum bij patiënten ouder dan 70 jaar.