Recent advances in the management of rectal cancer

Recently there have been significant advances in the management of patients with rectal cancer, attributed mainly to advances in surgical techniques and pre- and postoperative therapy. This review addresses some of these advances and their impact on the prognosis for rectal cancer patients.

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Published inBritish journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) Vol. 69; no. 12; p. 681
Main Authors Maslekar, S, Anwar, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.12.2008
Subjects
Colorectal Surgery - trends
Combined Modality Therapy
Humans
Neoadjuvant Therapy
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - pathology
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - prevention & control
Neoplasm Staging
Preoperative Care - methods
Prognosis
Rectal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Rectal Neoplasms - therapy
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Recently there have been significant advances in the management of patients with rectal cancer, attributed mainly to advances in surgical techniques and pre- and postoperative therapy. This review addresses some of these advances and their impact on the prognosis for rectal cancer patients.
ISSN:1750-8460
DOI:10.12968/hmed.2008.69.12.681