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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2011; 17(27): 3229-3234
Published online Jul 21, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i27.3229
Published online Jul 21, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i27.3229
Oncologic outcomes of primary and post-irradiated early stage rectal cancer: A retrospective cohort study
Chang-Zheng Du, Yong-Chun Chen, Jin Gu, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking University School of Oncology, Beijing Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing 100142, China
Yong Cai, Department of Radiotherapy, Peking University School of Oncology, Beijing 100142, China
Wei-Cheng Xue, Department of Pathology, Peking University School of Oncology, Beijing 100142, China
Author contributions: Du CZ performed the research and wrote the paper; Xue WC made the pathologic evaluation of tumor specimens; Cai Y provided the consult and technical support for neoadjuvant radiotherapy; Chen YC and Gu J designed the research and made critical revisions of the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Jin Gu, MD, FACS, Professor and Chairman, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking University School of Oncology, Beijing Cancer Hospital and Institute, 52 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China. zlguj@yahoo.com.cn
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Received: November 1, 2010
Revised: December 5, 2010
Accepted: December 12, 2010
Published online: July 21, 2011
Revised: December 5, 2010
Accepted: December 12, 2010
Published online: July 21, 2011
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