Microvessel density as new prognostic marker after radiotherapy in rectal cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The extent of angiogenesis is an important prognostic factor for colorectal carcinoma, however, there are few studies concerning changes in angiogenesis with radiotherapy (RTX). Our aim was to investigate changes in tumor angiogenesi...

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Main Authors: Pranys Darius, Nedzelskienė Irena, Pavalkis Dainius, Lesauskaite Vaiva, Svagzdys Saulius, Tamelis Algimantas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/9/95