Should we resect colorectal cancer in patients over the age of 85?

Table 3 Complications encountered in patients in the 85+ group when compared to the 75-85 years old group

Complication	Number of 75-85 years old patients (% of 75-85 years old patients)	Number of ≥ 85 years old patients (% of ≥ 85 years old patients)
Surgical Complications
Abdominopelvic collection	3 (2)	3 (8)
Anastomotic leak	4 (3)	0
Superficial wound dehiscence	1 (1)	1 (3)
Wound infection	11 (7)	0
Prolonged ileus	26 (17)	4 (11)
Urinary retention	2 (1)	0
Post-operative haemorrhage	1 (1)	0
Anastomotic leak	4 (3)	0
Medical complications
Deep vein thrombosis	3 (2)	0
Pulmonary embolism	1 (1)	0
Respiratory infection	15 (10)	1 (3)
Ischaemic cardiac event	1 (1)	2 (5)
Cardiac arrhythmia	20 (13)	2 (5)
Cerebrovascular event	1 (1)	1 (3)
Respiratory failure	5 (3)	3 (8)
Renal insult	6 (4)	2 (5)