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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2007; 13(28): 3799-3805
Published online Jul 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i28.3799
Table 4 Rates of local recurrence according to stage at diagnosis, surgical management and the inclusion of radiotherapy for rectal cancer (%)
Stage atdiagnosisSurgeryalone[41]Total mesorectalexcision[42]TME plusradiotherapy[42]
StageI140.70.5
Stage II225.71.0
Stage III46154.3