Improvement of the survival rate and life quality of patients with local recurrence of rectal cancer
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-9752.2011.06.005
- VernacularTitle:提高直肠肿瘤局部复发患者的生存率及生命质量
- Author:
Lan PING
;
Lian LEI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Rectal neoplasms;
Local recurrence;
Life quality;
Survival rate
- From:
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery
2011;10(6):423-426
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Despite progress in the understanding of perirectal anatomy and subsequent adoption of total mesorectal excision,local recurrence after curative resection for rectal cancer continues to be a significant concern.Local recurrence of rectal cancer is associated with a wide spectrum of clinical symptoms and morbidities,and decreased quality of life.The management of locally recurrent rectal cancer is challenging because of the altered pelvic anatomy,postoperative adhesion and difficulty in obtaining a definite diagnosis before surgery.Surgery is the mainstay treatment for locally recurrent rectal cancer,and the use of radiation and chemotherapeutic agents provides significant improvement in survival rate and quality of life.
