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Radiation therapy of recurrences of carcinoma of the rectum and sigmoid after surgery.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6181655     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Loco-regional recurrences are the most common type of postsurgical relapse of rectal and sigmoid carcinoma. The authors report on 108 consecutively treated patients: site, clinical features and symptoms of the recurrences are considered together with treatment results. A symptomatic effect was generally achieved with 35 to 45 Gy, while higher doses did not improve the response. Due to the high frequency of simultaneous involvement of perineum and true pelvis the authors recommend irradiation of both regions. Palliation is the sole aim in most cases. However, curative treatment can be attempted in single perineal recurrences.
Authors:
S Ciatto; P Pacini
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Acta radiologica. Oncology     Volume:  21     ISSN:  0349-652X     ISO Abbreviation:  Acta Radiol Oncol     Publication Date:  1982  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1982-12-02     Completed Date:  1982-12-02     Revised Date:  2006-12-05    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8209606     Medline TA:  Acta Radiol Oncol     Country:  SWEDEN    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  105-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / etiology,  radiotherapy*
Palliative Care
Postoperative Complications
Rectal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*,  surgery
Retrospective Studies
Sigmoid Neoplasms / radiotherapy*,  surgery

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