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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2014; 20(8): 2005-2013
Published online Feb 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i8.2005
Stereotactic body radiotherapy for oligo-recurrence within the nodal area from colorectal cancer
Young Seok Seo, Mi-Sook Kim, Hyung-Jun Yoo, Won-Il Jang
Young Seok Seo, Mi-Sook Kim, Hyung-Jun Yoo, Won-Il Jang, Department of Radiation Oncology, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul 139-706, South Korea
Author contributions: Kim MS and Seo YS wrote the manuscript; Kim MS, Seo YS, Yoo HJ and Jang WI provided the clinical data; all the authors discussed the patient’s outcomes and commented on the manuscript.
Supported by The National Nuclear R and D Program of the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, South Korea
Correspondence to: Mi-Sook Kim, MD, PhD, Department of Radiation Oncology, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, 215-4 Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul 139-706, South Korea. mskim@kcch.re.kr
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Received: August 27, 2013
Revised: December 23, 2013
Accepted: January 8, 2014
Published online: February 28, 2014
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Core tip: Surgical treatment for oligo-recurrence of colorectal cancer (CRC) within nodal area is not a widely accepted treatment due to due to their relative rarity and high postoperative morbidity. High-dose stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) can ablate the tumor with an efficacy similar to that achieved with surgery, especially for small tumors. Recently, several investigators successfully treated oligo-recurrence of CRC within nodal area with SBRT. This article reviews the current clinical status of and treatment methods for oligo-recurrence within nodal area from CRC, with particular emphasis on SBRT.