Local recurrence in patients with rectal cancer diagnosed between 1988 and 1992: a population-based study in the west Netherlands
European Journal of Surgical OncologyPublished 1 December 1998
Ellen Kapiteijn, Corrie A.M. Marijnen, A.C. Colenbrander, Elma Meershoek‐Klein Kranenbarg, Willem H. Steup, J.H.J.M. van Krieken
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This study shows a large variability in local recurrence rate between the participating hospitals and confirms that the risk of recurrence in primary rectal cancer is dependent on Dukes' Astler-Coller stage, tumour location and residual tumour.
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This study shows a large variability in local recurrence rate between the participating hospitals and confirms that the risk of recurrence in primary rectal cancer is dependent on Dukes' Astler-Coller stage, tumour location and residual tumour. Furthermore, this study contributes to the discussion about the feasibility of guidelines for post-operative radiotherapy.
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