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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 21, 2017; 23(23): 4170-4180
Published online Jun 21, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i23.4170
Published online Jun 21, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i23.4170
Table 1 Conditions previously deemed contraindication to surgery for recurrent rectal cancer
Distant metastases |
Stage IV primary disease |
Sacral invasion above S2-S3 |
Diffuse/circumferential pelvic sidewall involvement resulting in hydronephrosis |
Encasement (> 180°)of external iliac vessels |
Invasion to anterior pubic bone |
Extension of tumour through the sciatic notch |
- Citation: Lee DJK, Sagar PM, Sadadcharam G, Tan KY. Advances in surgical management for locally recurrent rectal cancer: How far have we come? World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23(23): 4170-4180
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v23/i23/4170.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v23.i23.4170