Does downstaging predict improved outcome after preoperative chemoradiation for extraperitoneal locally advanced rectal cancer? A long-term analysis of 165 patients

Authors: Valentini V.1; Coco C.; Picciocchi A.; Morganti A.G.; Trodella L.; Ciabattoni A.; Cellini F.; Barbaro B.; Cogliandolo S.; Nuzzo G.; Doglietto G.B.; Ambesi-Impiombato F.; Cosimelli M.

Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 53, Number 3, 1 July 2002 , pp. 664-674(11)

Publisher: Elsevier

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Keywords: Rectal cancer; Preoperative radiotherapy; Infusion chemotherapy; Combined modality therapy; Sphincter-saving procedure; Chemoradiation

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1016/S0360-3016(02)02764-5

Affiliations: 1: Department of Radiotherapy, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, , Rome, Italy

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