European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Management and prognosis of locally recurrent rectal cancer - A national population-based study.
The rate of local recurrence of rectal cancer (LRRC) has decreased but the condition remains a therapeutic challenge. This study aimed to examine treatment and prognosis in patients with LRRC in Sweden. Special focus was directed towards potential differences between geographical regions and time periods. ⋯ A complete resection of the LRRC is essential for potentially curative treatment. Time period and region had no influence on either margin status or prognosis.