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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2014; 20(38): 13718-13727
Published online Oct 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i38.13718
Table 5 Prospective phase 2 trials of preoperative chemo-radiotherapy
Ref.YearNo. of patientsInduction CTCRTProceeded to surgeryR0 resectionpCR
Ajani et al[62]200434x2 FU/Cis/LV45Gy/FU85%70%30%
Ajani et al[63]200541x2 FU/Cis/Paclitaxel45Gy/FU/Paclitaxel98%78%20%
Ajani et al[64]200649x2 FU/Cis/LV45Gy/FU/Paclitaxel83%77%26%