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Review
. 2015 Dec;41(12):1570-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2015.09.013. Epub 2015 Oct 13.

Rectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases: Do we have a clear direction?

S Pathak  1 , Q M Nunes  2 , I R Daniels  3 , N J Smart  3 , G J Poston  2 , L Påhlman  4
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Rectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases: Do we have a clear direction?

S Pathak et al. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2015 Dec.

Abstract

Rectal cancer is a common entity and often presents with synchronous liver metastases. There are discrepancies in management guidelines throughout the world regarding the treatment of advanced rectal cancer, which are further compounded when it presents with synchronous liver metastases. The following article examines the evidence regarding treatment options for patients with synchronous rectal liver metastases and suggests potential treatment algorithms.

Keywords: Liver metastases; Management; Rectal cancer; Synchronous rectal liver metastases.

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