MRI predicts increased eligibility for sphincter preservation after CRT in low rectal cancer

•MRIs were evaluated in rectal cancer patients assessing the feasibility of sphincter preservation.•Chemoradiation increases tumour distance to the anorectal junction.•Chemoradiation increases eligibility for sphincter preserving surgery in 21–25% patients.•MRI is valuable in the decision making for...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Radiotherapy and oncology 2020-04, Vol.145, p.223-228
Hauptverfasser:	Krdzalic, Jasenko, Beets-Tan, Regina G.H., Engelen, Sanne M.E., van Griethuysen, Joost, Lahaye, Max J., Lambregts, Doenja M.J., Bakers, Frans C.H., Vliegen, Roy F.A., Beets, Geerard L., Maas, Monique
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Chemoradiotherapy Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Neoadjuvant Therapy Rectal cancer Rectal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Rectal Neoplasms - surgery Response Retrospective Studies Sphincter preservation Treatment Outcome
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