title: Distal rectal cancer: sphincter-sparing is also a challenge for the radiation oncologist.
authors.forename: Jean-François
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Bosset
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D012007:Rectum / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome