Prognostic significance of tumor regression in locally advanced rectal cancer after preoperative radiochemotherapy

Radiology and Oncology

Maja Potisek¹  prof. Mirko Omejc² 

[1] Clincal Department for Abdominal Surgery, University Medical Centre, Ljubljana, SloveniaOther articles by this author:;Corresponding authorClincal Department for Abdominal Surgery, University Medical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia

关键词: rectal cancer;    tumor regression;    preoperative radiochemotherapy;    prognosis;   

DOI  :  10.1515/raon-2017-0059

学科分类：肿瘤学

来源: Onkoloski Institut Ljubljana / Institute of Oncology Ljubljana

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundThe majority of rectal cancers are discovered in locally advanced forms (UICC stage II, III). Treatment consists of preoperative radiochemotherapy, followed by surgery 6–8 weeks later and finally by postoperative chemotherapy. The aim of this study was to find out if tumor regression affected long-term survival in patients with localy advanced rectal cancer, treated with neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy.

【 授权许可】

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