Impact of Age on Recurrence After Surgery for Early Gastric Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): S. Moriguchi, T. Odakal, Y. Hayashi, Y. Nose, Y. Maehara, D. Korenaga, K. Sugimachi
Primary Institution: Kyushu University, Japan
Hypothesis
Does the age of a patient at the time of surgery affect the prognosis after curative resection for early gastric cancer?
Conclusion
Older patients with early gastric cancer have a significantly shorter survival time after recurrence compared to younger patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients with a recurrence of gastric cancer tended to be older.
- The 5-year survival rates decreased with increasing age.
- Age was identified as a significant prognostic factor in the study.
Takeaway
This study found that older people tend to have worse outcomes after surgery for stomach cancer, meaning they might not live as long after the cancer comes back.
Methodology
Retrospective analysis of 382 patients who underwent curative gastrectomy for early gastric cancer, with follow-up data collected until April 1990.
Limitations
The study is retrospective and may not account for all variables affecting survival.
Participant Demographics
Patients treated between January 1965 and December 1985, with a median follow-up time of 10.2 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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