PCR-based quantitative detection of intraperitoneal free cancer cells for predicting locoregional recurrence after rectal cancer resection.

Akira OuchiTakashi KinoshitaHayao NakanishiKoji KomoriTaihei OshiroMayumi YoshimuraNao FujitaWaki HosodaYasuhiro Shimizu

Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2022)

Intraperitoneal free cancer cells can serve as a sensitive predictor of locoregional recurrence after rectal cancer resection. qRT-PCR for CEA can be a suitable method for detecting intraperitoneal free cancer cells in peritoneal lavage fluid.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
locally advanced
real time pcr
radiation therapy