Staged treatment of invasive carcinoma of bladder
A three-stage approach to carcinoma of the bladder consists of preliminary urinary diversion, radiation therapy, and simple total cystectomy. We have used this method for more than ten years. The survival rates are the same as generally published, and the morbidity and mortality constrast favorably...
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Published in | Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) Vol. 5; no. 5; pp. 606 - 609 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
Elsevier Inc
01.05.1975
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Summary: | A three-stage approach to carcinoma of the bladder consists of preliminary urinary diversion, radiation therapy, and simple total cystectomy. We have used this method for more than ten years. The survival rates are the same as generally published, and the morbidity and mortality constrast favorably with other reports. To date, no patient has died within two months of completion of the course of therapy. |
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ISSN: | 0090-4295 1527-9995 |
DOI: | 10.1016/0090-4295(75)90109-0 |