Intraoperative radiotherapy for locally recurrent rectal cancer in The Netherlands

Authors
Rutten, HJT Mannaerts, GHH Martijn, H Wiggers, T
Citation
Hjt. Rutten et al., Intraoperative radiotherapy for locally recurrent rectal cancer in The Netherlands, EUR J SUR O, 26, 2000, pp. S16-S20
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Oncology
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
ISSN journal
07487983 → ACNP
Volume
26
Year of publication
2000
Supplement
A
Pages
S16 - S20
Database
ISI
SICI code
0748-7983(200011)26:<S16:IRFLRR>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
We present our experience with intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) multimoda lity treatment for patients with locally recurrent rectal cancer, but witho ut distant metastases, Between 1994 and early 2000, 62 patients were treated according to a set pr otocol. Three-Scar survival rate was 49%, The local control rate was 63%. T otal dose of irradiation and completeness of resection acre significantly c orrelated to a better prognosis. (C) 2000 Harcourt Publishers Ltd.