Is deficient mismatch repair phenotype a prognostic factor for colorectal cancer in elderly patients?
deficient DNA mismatch repair phenotype is a prognostic factor in stage II colorectal tumour in elderly patients. Our results suggest that mismatch repair phenotype should be taken in consideration for adjuvant chemotherapy decision in elderly patients.
In vivo balloon size may not be accurately predicted from manufacturers' published data. Size is more likely to be affected by factors such as lesion characteristics and elasticity of the vessel wall than by balloon material compliance characteristics.