Does Preoperative Chemoradiation Therapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Increase Rate of Sphincter Preserving Surgery? A Prospective Clinical Trial

Does Preoperative Chemoradiation Therapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Increase Rate of Sphincter Preserving Surgery? A Prospective Clinical Trial

Objective: To evaluate the influence of preoperative chemoradiation in locally advanced rectal cancer on ability to perform sphincter preserving surgery. Methods: Between 1998 and 2005, a prospective clinical trial of preoperative chemoradiation therapy (CTX/XRT) that delivered 45 Gy in 25 fraction...

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Main Authors: Wiroon Boonnuch, Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul, Asada Methasate, Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Varut Lohsiriwat, Darin Lohsiriwat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mahidol University 2006-04-01
Series:Siriraj Medical Journal
Subjects:
Sphinctor preservation
Preoperative chemoradiation
Locally advanced rectal cancer
Online Access:https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/245754

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