Fig. 1From: Emergency surgical consultation for cancer patients: identifying the prognostic determinants of healthThe goals of care and the management approach based on the primary cancer site. Curative approach was defined as undergoing surgery with a goal of cure. Palliative approach was defined as surgical or conservative management with the goal of symptom control with a non curative intention. Supportive management indicated that patients underwent non-operative management of a cancer related problem or complication. Diagnostic approach mean that patients were admitted for cancer diagnosis or stagingBack to article page