Abstract
Colorectal cancer often presents as an emergency with signs of obstruction, poor general conditions [1, 2]. This is associated with high mortality, increased complication rate [3], and a poor oncologic result [4]. This is particularly relevant to older patients. Every effort should be put in place to avoid the emergency setting. To achieve this, screening programs have been put in place.
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Kristjansson, S.R., Audisio, R.A. (2013). CRC: Diagnosis, Staging, and Patient Assessment. In: Papamichael, D., Audisio, R. (eds) Management of Colorectal Cancers in Older People. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-984-0_4
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