Overview
The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcome of obstructive colon cancer surgery in terms of days-to-starting adjuvant therapy and quality of life.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Acute intestinal obstruction due to colon cancer either preoperatively or intraoperatively detected
- Clinical findings of obstruction (Abdominal distention and pain, nausea or vomiting, and absence of bowel movements) confirmed by abdominal x-ray or CT
Exclusion Criteria:
- Benign diseases
- Emergency surgery due to bleeding, perforation and other non-obstructive situations
- Recurrent colon tumors
- Rectal cancer