Abstract
Preoperative radiotherapy for rectal cancer has a detrimental effect on long-term anorectal function and quality of life, additional to that observed after rectal resection. The exact physiological mechanisms for the excess impairment remain unknown. We aimed to investigate neorectal and anal sphincter properties in patients treated with neoadjuvant therapy (NT) prior to total mesorectal excision (TME).
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Radiotherapy & Oncology |
Vol/bind | 108 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 331-336 |
Antal sider | 6 |
ISSN | 0167-8140 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 7 aug. 2013 |