Overview of the role of preoperative radiotherapy to increase sphincter preservation for rectal cancer.
Gerard
Jean-Pierre
JP
Unité de Radiothérapie, Centre Antoine-Lacassagne, Nice, France. jean-pierre.gerard@cal.nice.fnclcc.fr
Romestaing
Pascale
P
Chapet
Olivier
O
Baulieux
Jacques
J
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000502:physiology* / Q000528:radiation effects / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000502:physiology*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery