Indications for neoadjuvant long-term radiotherapy.
If radiotherapy is considered in the management of a rectal cancer, there is very strong evidence supporting preoperative settings. To avoid treatment to cases where surgery alone is enough, exact preoperative staging with MRI is crucial.
Påhlman
Lars
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Department of Surgery, Colorectal Unit, University Hospital, 75185 Uppsala, Sweden. lars.pahlman@surgsci.uu.se
D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D020360:Neoadjuvant Therapy; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*