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Quality of life after rectal resection and multimodality therapy
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Quality of life after rectal resection and multimodality therapy

Imran Hassan and Robert R. Cima
Journal of surgical oncology, Vol.96(8), pp.684-692
12/15/2007
DOI: 10.1002/jso.20916
PMID: 18081167

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Abstract

Modem management of locally advanced rectal cancer requires a multimodality approach. This includes radical surgery, pelvic radiotherapy, and systemic chemotherapy. It can require a permanent colostomy and result in significant bowel, sexual, and urinary dysfunction. In order to determine the effectiveness of various multimodality regimens it is important to not only assess conventional oncologic outcomes but also the impact on patient's quality of life.
Life Sciences & Biomedicine Oncology Science & Technology Surgery

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