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• Surgical oncology · Jan 1995

  Morbidity and mortality following preoperative radiation therapy and total pelvic exenteration for primary rectal adenocarcinoma.

  Pelvic exenteration, the standard treatment for patients with locally advanced rectal adenocarcinoma infiltrating neighbouring pelvic visceras, carried a significant morbidity and mortality rate. ⋯ Our treatment approach was associated with high morbidity and mortality rates, but was similar to previously published series based on total pelvic exenteration without prior radiation therapy. In addition, our therapeutic approach was associated with a low rate of overall local recurrences. Surgical Oncology 1995; 4: 295-301.

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