Colorectal Cancer
Copyright ©2005 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2005; 11(3): 315-318
Published online Jan 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i3.315
Table 2 Comparison of concomitant physical illnesses with high impact in patients with and without surgical treatment.
Concomitant physical illnessesPatients with surgery (%)Patients without surgery (%)Comparison (Chi-square)
History of stroke9 (17)7 (21)ns
Congestive heart failure7 (13)7 (21)ns
Asthenia and malnutrition1 (2)10 (29)P<0.01
Diabetes9 (17)1 (3)P<0.001
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease3 (6)4 (12)ns
Coronary artery disease5 (9)1 (3)ns
Other10 (0)5 (15)P<0.01