Role of radiation therapy in the treatment of resectable rectal adenocarcinoma.
The purpose of this study is to review the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of resectable rectal adenocarcinoma. Selection criteria, treatment techniques, and results are discussed.
Mendenhall
William M
WM
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida 32611, USA. mendewil@shands.ufl.edu
Rout
W Robert
WR
Lind
D Scott
DS
Zlotecki
Robert A
RA
Hochwald
Steven N
SN
Schell
Scott R
SR
Copeland
Edward M
EM
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011379:Prognosis; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D016019:Survival Analysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome