Molecular detection (<it>k-ras</it>) of exfoliated tumour cells in the pelvis is a prognostic factor after resection of rectal cancer?
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>After total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer around 10% of patients develops local recurrences within the pelvis. One reason for recurrence might be spillage of cancer cells during surgery. This pilot study was conducted t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Cancer |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/8/213 |