Analysis of neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic element in the response to neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer

Introduction: The previous radio-chemotherapy approach is highly relevant in the management of rectal cancer, collaborating on organ functional preservation, being performed prior to surgery. The inflammatory response plays an important role in this treatment. Objective: It consists in correlating t...

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Main Authors: Leonardo Vieira Polli, Mauro Pinho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Coloproctology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2237936315000064

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