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Role of radiation therapy in the treatment of resectable rectal adenocarcinoma

✍ Scribed by William M. Mendenhall; W. Robert Rout; D. Scott Lind; Robert A. Zlotecki; Steven N. Hochwald; Scott R. Schell; Edward M. Copeland III

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2002
Tongue
English
Weight
108 KB
Volume
79
Category
Article
ISSN
0022-4790

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Abstract

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. Β© 2002 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

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