Defining near-complete response following (chemo)radiotherapy for rectal cancer: systematic review.

Petra A CustersBarbara M GeubelsGeerard L O BeetsDoenja M J LambregtsMonique E van LeerdamBaukelien van TriestMonique Maas

Published in: The British journal of surgery (2022)

The terminology, criteria, and features used to describe a near-CR vary substantially, which can partly be explained by the different treatment strategies patients are selected for (watchful waiting or additional local treatment). A reproducible definition of near-CR is required.

Keyphrases

systematic review
locally advanced
rectal cancer
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
early stage
radiation therapy
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
meta analyses
combination therapy
squamous cell carcinoma