Prognostic Value of the Lymph Node Ratio in Rectal Cancer
Objective: The pathologic staging of rectal cancer is an important prognostic factor. A sufficient number of harvested lymph nodes is necessary for accurate staging. In patients with an insufficient number of dissected lymph nodes, the lymph node ratio (LNR) can be used as a prognostic factor. The a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2014-08-01
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| Series: | Archives of Clinical and Experimental Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=48449 |