Multidisciplinary management of locally recurrent rectal cancer with carbon ion radiotherapy followed by prophylactic removal of the irradiated bowel: a case report

Multidisciplinary management of locally recurrent rectal cancer with carbon ion radiotherapy followed by prophylactic removal of the irradiated bowel: a case report

Abstract Background Locally recurrent rectal cancer (LRRC) involving the upper sacrum is typically incurable, and palliative treatment is the only option for most patients, resulting in a poor prognosis and reduced quality of life. Carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT) has emerged as a promising modality f...

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Main Authors: K. Nagata, H. Takiyama, K. Tashiro, M. Yamadera, K. Okamoto, Y. Kajiwara, E. Shinto, Y. Kishi, S. Matsukuma, S. Yamada, H. Ueno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-01-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Locally recurrent rectal cancer
Carbon ion radiotherapy
Radiation-exposed bowel removal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-024-01811-2

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