Preoperative Irradiation of Rectosigmoid Carcinoma Including Its Regional Lymph Nodes

Morton M. Kligerman; Nelson Urdaneta; Arthur H. Knowlton; Romeo A. Vidone; Paul V. Hartman; Raúl Vera

doi:10.2214/ajr.114.3.498

March 1, 1972American Journal of Roentgenology

Preoperative Irradiation of Rectosigmoid Carcinoma Including Its Regional Lymph Nodes

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Investigate the role and therapeutic application of preoperative radiation therapy covering rectosigmoid carcinoma and regional lymph node chains.
Administered preoperative irradiation to rectosigmoid carcinoma including the regional lymphatic drainage fields prior to radical surgery.
Specific primary endpoint rates, effect sizes, and statistical values are not reported in the available source text.
Treatment strategy qualitative assessment indicates targeted inclusion of regional lymph node basins during preoperative radiation delivery.

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Clinical investigation examines preoperative irradiation targeting regional lymph nodes in rectosigmoid carcinoma, suggesting potential benefits for locoregional tumor control.

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PREOPERATIVE IRRADIATION OF RECTOSIGMOID CARCINOMA INCLUDING ITS REGIONAL LYMPH NODESMORTON M. KLIGERMAN, NELSON URDANETA, ARTHUR KNOWLTON, ROMEO VIDONE, PAUL V. HARTMAN and RAUL VERAAudio Available | Share

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