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Introduction
Surgery = mainstay of cure for rectal cancer
However:
- Serious adverse events possible1-3
- Postoperative mortality increases in the elderly:
- 12% vs. 3-4%4
Radiotherapy with curative intent for a subgroup of patients
1. Peeters et al. J Clin Oncol 2005;23(25):6199-6206
2. Birgisson et al, J Clin Oncol 2005;23(34):8697-8705
3. Frykholm et al. Dis Colon Rectum 1993;36(6):564-572
4. Marijnen et al. J Clin Oncol 2002;20:817-825.