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Neoadjuvant radiotherapy for rectal cancer: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Although neoadjuvant radiotherapy may improve local control of rectal cancer, its clinical value requires further evaluation as a result of potential side effects and advances in surgical technique. A meta-analysis was performed to assess effectiveness and safety of neoadjuvant radiotherapy in the m...

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Main Authors: Rahbari, Nuh Nabi (Author) , Elbers, Heike (Author) , Askoxylakis, Vasileios (Author) , Motschall, Edith (Author) , Bork, Ulrich (Author) , Büchler, Markus W. (Author) , Weitz, Jürgen (Author) , Koch, Moritz (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 4 September 2013
In: Annals of surgical oncology
Year: 2013, Volume: 20, Issue: 13, Pages: 4169-4182
ISSN:1534-4681
DOI:10.1245/s10434-013-3198-9
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-013-3198-9
Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1245%2Fs10434-013-3198-9
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Author Notes:Nuh N. Rahbari, MD, Heike Elbers, MD, Vasileios Askoxylakis, MD, Edith Motschall, MD, Ulrich Bork, MD, Markus W. Büchler, MD, Jürgen Weitz, MD, and Moritz Koch, MD
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Summary:Although neoadjuvant radiotherapy may improve local control of rectal cancer, its clinical value requires further evaluation as a result of potential side effects and advances in surgical technique. A meta-analysis was performed to assess effectiveness and safety of neoadjuvant radiotherapy in the management of rectal cancer.
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ISSN:1534-4681
DOI:10.1245/s10434-013-3198-9

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