Data dictionary: Colon cancer - DCRA
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Table 1: Healthcare Facility.
| Variables |
|---|
| Healthcare Facility |
Table 2: Patient Identification.
| Variables |
|---|
| Unique Patient Number |
| Hospital Patient Number |
| Tumour Tracking Number |
Table 3: Patient Demographics.
| Variables |
|---|
| Date of Birth |
| Gender |
| Date of Death (if applicable) |
Table 4: Comorbidities and Prior Conditions.
| Variables |
|---|
| Myocardial Infarction |
| Congestive Heart Failure |
| Peripheral Vascular Disease/Aortic Aneurysm |
| Cerebrovascular Disease (e.g., CVA/TIA) |
| Dementia |
| Chronic Lung Disease |
| Connective Tissue Disease (e.g., Rheumatoid Diseases) |
| Gastrointestinal Ulcer Disease |
| Liver Disease |
| Diabetes Mellitus |
| Paralysis/Hemiplegia |
| Kidney Disease |
| Cancer (excluding PCC or BCC of skin) |
| HIV/AIDS |
Table 5: Surgical and Medical History.
| Variables |
|---|
| Bowel Resection (Colon/Rectum) in History |
| Presence of Stoma before Treatment of Colorectal Carcinoma |
| Is this a First or Second Primary Tumour? |
| Number of Diagnosed Carcinomas |
| Date of Diagnosis 1st Colorectal Carcinoma |
| Reason for Diagnostics |
| Localization of 1st Colorectal Carcinoma |
| Histology Based on Biopsy/Polypectomy |
| Tumour-Related Complications? |
Table 6: Surgical Procedures and Outcomes.
| Variables |
|---|
| Date of 1st and 2nd Surgical Procedure |
| Type of Surgery Performed |
| Approach of 1st and 2nd Surgical Procedure |
| Conversion of Procedures |
| Additional Resection due to Tumour Growth |
| Additional Resection due to Metastases |
| Was There Intraoperative Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy? |
| Was an Anastomosis of the Intestine Made after Resection of the Tumour? |
Table 7: Complications.
| Variables |
|---|
| Surgical Complications |
| General Complications |
| Pulmonary Complication |
| Cardiac Complication |
| Thromboembolic Complication |
| Infectious Complication |
| Neurological Complication |
| Other Complication |
Table 8: Pathology and Genetic Analysis.
| Variables |
|---|
| Histological Type of 1st and 2nd Colorectal Carcinoma |
| Pathological T/N Classification According to TNM System |
| M Stage |
| Radicality of 1st and 2nd Tumour |
| Lymphangioinvasion Detected? |
| Extramural Venous Invasion |
| Differentiation Grade |
| BRAF Mutation Present |
| RAS Mutation Present |
| MSI Determination |
| Immunohistochemical Determination of Mismatch Repair Proteins |
| Mismatch Repair Proteins (MMR) Loss |
Table 9: Systemic and Radiation Therapy.
| Variables |
|---|
| Preoperative and Postoperative Systemic Therapy |
| Start and Stop Date of Systemic Therapy |
| Radiotherapy Administered |
| Start and Stop Date of Radiation |
Table 10: General Patient Information.
| Variables |
|---|
| Length (in cm) |
| Weight (in kg) |
| Body Mass Index Calculator |
| Date of Initial Preoperative Visit (poli) Surgery |
| Reason for (Extended) MC/IC Stay and/or Readmission |
| Blood Transfusion during Admission |
| Patient Readmission < 90 Days After Discharge |
| Date of First Readmission |
| Study Participation |
