Examined lymph node numbers influence prognosis in rectal cancer treated with neoadjuvant therapy

Examined lymph node numbers influence prognosis in rectal cancer treated with neoadjuvant therapy

Background: The number of lymph nodes examined (LNe) is often insufficient in patients with rectal cancer (RC) treated with neoadjuvant therapy; however, its prognostic value remains controversial. Thus, we retrospectively explored whether LNe had an influence on staging and prognosis and investigat...

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Main Authors: Liyu Zhu, Lin Wang, Zhidong Gao, Yujian Zeng, Kaixiong Tao, Quan Wang, Xinming Li, Huanhu Zhang, Zhanlong Shen, Jing Zhou, Kai Shen, Yingjiang Ye, Aiwen Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-07-01
Series:Cancer Pathogenesis and Therapy
Subjects:
Lymph nodes examined
Prognosis
Staging accuracy
Rectal cancer
Neoadjuvant therapy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949713223000010

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