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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2015; 28(01): 005-011
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1545064
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1545064
Current Concepts in Rectal Cancer
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Publication Date:
18 February 2015 (online)
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Abstract
The history of rectal cancer management informs current therapy and points us in the direction of future improvements. Multidisciplinary team management of rectal cancer will move us to personalized treatment for individuals with rectal cancer in all stages.
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