Early versus delayed surgery after short-course radiotherapy for rectal cancer: A network meta-analysis of randomized Controlled Trials

Summary: Objective: To evaluate the optimal timing of surgery after short-course radiation therapy and to compare the efficacy of short-course radiotherapy (SCRT) and long-course radiotherapy (LCRT) in patients with rectal cancer, a systematic review with network analysis was conducted. Methods: A...

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Main Authors: Yan-Jiun Huang, Chi Tai, Yi-No Kang, Po-Li Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-08-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958419308243