Does circumferential tumor location affect the circumferential resection margin status in mid and low rectal cancer?

Summary: Background/Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of circumferential tumor location on circumferential resection margin (CRM) status and the depth of tumor invasion in mid and low rectal cancer. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed whole-mount slides of 58 patients w...

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Main Authors: Byung Mo Kang, Yong-Koo Park, Sun Jin Park, Kil Yeon Lee, Chang Woo Kim, Suk-Hwan Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-05-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958416303827