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Role of radiation therapy in the treatment of resectable rectal adenocarcinoma
Author(s) -
Mendenhall William M.,
Rout W. Robert,
Lind D. Scott,
Zlotecki Robert A.,
Hochwald Steven N.,
Schell Scott R.,
Copeland Edward M.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.10048
Subject(s) - medicine , adenocarcinoma , radiation therapy , rectal carcinoma , colorectal cancer , oncology , radiology , surgery , cancer
The purpose of this study is to review the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of resectable rectal adenocarcinoma. Selection criteria, treatment techniques, and results are discussed. J. Surg. Oncol. 2002;79:107–117. © 2002 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.