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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Coloproctology 2019; 39(04): 339-345
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcol.2019.07.004
Original Article

Clinico-epidemiologic criteria and predictors of survival of rectal cancer among Egyptians in Delta region

Critérios clínico-epidemiológicos e preditores de sobrevida do câncer retal entre egípcios na região do Delta
Islam H. Metwally 
a   Oncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Surgical Oncology Unit, Mansoura, Egypt
,
Mohamed Abdelkhalek
a   Oncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Surgical Oncology Unit, Mansoura, Egypt
,
Saleh S. Elbalka
a   Oncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Surgical Oncology Unit, Mansoura, Egypt
,
Mohamed Zuhdy
a   Oncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Surgical Oncology Unit, Mansoura, Egypt
,
Ahmed M. Fareed
a   Oncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Surgical Oncology Unit, Mansoura, Egypt
,
Osama Eldamshity
a   Oncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Surgical Oncology Unit, Mansoura, Egypt
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Abstract

Background Colorectal cancer represents a global health problem. Rectal cancer in particular is increasing and is believed to carry a unique epidemiologic and prognostic criteria.

Method We herein study retrospectively the data of 245 patients from a tertiary center in Egypt. Clinico-epidemiologic criteria and predictors of survival are analyzed.

Results The disease affects younger population without sex predilection. Prognosis is affected by age, nodal status, metastasis, and bowel obstruction.

Conclusion Rectal cancer has unique criteria in the Egyptian population. A national population based registry is recommended to delineate the nature of the disease in Egypt.

Resumo

Introdução O câncer colorretal é um problema de saúde global. A incidência de câncer retal, em particular, está aumentando; acredita-se que esta neoplasia apresente critérios epidemiológicos e prognósticos únicos.

Métodos O presente estudo avaliou retrospectivamente os dados de 245 pacientes de um centro terciário no Egito. Critérios clínico-epidemiológicos e preditores de sobrevida foram analisados.

Resultados A doença afeta a população mais jovem, sem predileção por sexo. O prognóstico é afetado pela idade, estado nodal, metástase e obstrução intestinal.

Conclusão O câncer retal apresenta critérios únicos na população egípcia. Recomenda-se um registro nacional de base populacional para delinear a natureza da doença no Egito.

Keywords

Rectal cancer - Registry - Metastasis - Survival - Recurrence

Palavras-chave

Câncer retal - Registro - Metástase - Sobrevida - Recorrência


Publication History

Received: 21 June 2019

Accepted: 29 July 2019

Article published online:
08 March 2021

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