Current concepts in rectal cancer.
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چکیده
The history of rectal cancer management informs current therapy and points us in the direction of future improvements. Multidisciplinary team management of rectal cancer will move us to personalized treatment for individuals with rectal cancer in all stages.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Clinics in colon and rectal surgery
دوره 28 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015