Role of radiation therapy in the treatment of resectable rectal adenocarcinoma

J Surg Oncol. 2002 Feb;79(2):107-17; discussion 118. doi: 10.1002/jso.10048.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to review the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of resectable rectal adenocarcinoma. Selection criteria, treatment techniques, and results are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / radiotherapy*
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Prognosis
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Rectal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Survival Analysis
  • Treatment Outcome