Postoperative complications of colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer, and surgery is the most common treatment. Several surgical options are available, but each is associated with a range of potential complications. The timely and efficient identification of these complications is vital for effective clinical manageme...

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Published in:Clinical radiology 2021-12, Vol.76 (12), p.896-907
Main Authors: Pallan, A., Dedelaite, M., Mirajkar, N., Newman, P.A., Plowright, J., Ashraf, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Colectomy - adverse effects
Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Colorectal Neoplasms - pathology
Colorectal Neoplasms - surgery
Endoscopy - adverse effects
Humans
Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Postoperative Complications - therapy
Proctectomy - adverse effects
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Summary:Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer, and surgery is the most common treatment. Several surgical options are available, but each is associated with a range of potential complications. The timely and efficient identification of these complications is vital for effective clinical management of these patients in order to minimise their morbidity and mortality. This review aims to describe the range of commonly performed surgical treatments for colorectal surgery. In addition, frequent post-surgical complications are explored with investigative options explained and illustrated.
ISSN:0009-9260
1365-229X
DOI:10.1016/j.crad.2021.06.002