Factors associated with metachronous metastases and survival in locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer.
D L H BairdChristos KontovounisiosConstantinos SimillisGianluca PellinoS RasheedP P TekkisPublished in: BJS open (2020)
As metachronous metastases impact negatively on survival after bTME surgery, factors associated with metachronous metastases may serve as selection tools when determining suitability for treatment with curative intent.