Local recurrence of rectal cancer: anterior resection versus abdomino-perineal resection

Terranova, O.; Celi, D.; Martella, B.; Battocchio, F.

International Surgery 74(2): 111-113

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0020-8868
PMID: 2753619
Document Number: 329116
Local recurrences of rectal cancer after surgical therapy are a mainly diagnostic and therapeutic problem. The Authors report their experience in local recurrences of rectal cancer. They consider anterior resection versus abdomino-perineal resection, the type of anastomosis and the stage of primary disease. Follow-up is discussed emphasizing early diagnosis for local recurrences.

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