Publications by authors named "Luigina Falco"
Ann Ital Chir
September 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study compares surgical outcomes for elective versus emergency procedures in patients with obstructing colorectal cancer.
- Operative mortality is significantly higher in emergency surgeries (7%) compared to elective ones (1%), with complications leading to a notable portion of perioperative deaths.
- Immediate resection with primary anastomosis is recommended for low-risk patients, while alternative procedures are suggested for those at higher risk, highlighting the variable approaches based on individual patient conditions.
