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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/936| Title: | Recurrence of rectal cancer : a study on patients with rectal cancer referred to Sir Paul Boffa Hospital during 2001-2003 |
| Authors: | Brincat, Stephen von Brockdorff, Luisa Said, Janabel |
| Keywords: | Rectum -- Cancer -- Malta Cancer -- Radiotherapy Rectum -- Cancer -- Statistics |
| Issue Date: | 2009 |
| Publisher: | Malta Medical Journal |
| Citation: | Malta Medical Journal. 2009, Vol.21(3), p. 32-35 |
| Abstract: | Surgery is the mainstay of treatment of rectal cancer. One third of all treatment failures are secondary to local recurrence usually leading to a painful and distressing death. Radiotherapy has been shown to decrease local recurrence rates and overall survival. The results of a local retrospective study are discussed, identifying and describing the recurrence rates in rectal cancer. Our management pathways are also reviewed and compared to current evidence-based medicine and published clinical trials. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/936 |
| Appears in Collections: | MMJ, Volume 21, Issue 3 MMJ, Volume 21, Issue 3 Scholarly Works - FacM&SMed |
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