Nonoperative management of rectal cancer: current perspectives.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
While surgery plays a central role in the management of all stages of operable rectal cancer, nonoperative approaches for both early-stage and locally advanced disease are being explored. This comprehensive review summarizes the current literature regarding the nonoperative management of rectal cancer and discusses caveats and controversies to such an approach.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Higgins, KA; Willett, CG; Czito, BG
Published Date
- April 2010
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 9 / 2
Start / End Page
- 83 - 88
PubMed ID
- 20378501
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1938-0674
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3816/CCC.2010.n.011
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States