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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Sep 15, 2021; 13(9): 1062-1072
Published online Sep 15, 2021. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v13.i9.1062
Published online Sep 15, 2021. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v13.i9.1062
Figure 1 Residual macroscopic tumour in the sacral promontory, confirmed R2 by anatomo-pathological examination.
Figure 2 Insertion of mesh prosthesis to exclude the small intestine from the pelvic space.
Figure 3 Post-operative computed tomography control where the pelvis is free of intestinal loops.
- Citation: Pérez Lara FJ, Hebrero Jimenez ML, Moya Donoso FJ, Hernández Gonzalez JM, Pitarch Martinez M, Prieto-Puga Arjona T. Review of incomplete macroscopic resections (R2) in rectal cancer: Treatment, prognosis and future perspectives. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2021; 13(9): 1062-1072
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v13/i9/1062.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v13.i9.1062