Authors:M Romano, S Maluta, C Cordiano, G.G Delaini, M Genna, C Oliani, P Capelli, A Tomezzolli, C Manfrini, A.B Porcaro, M Gabbani, G Chierego Publication: International Journal of Radiation Oncology, October 1, 2003Volume 57, Issue 2, Supplement, Pages S386–S387
PURPOSE: To evaluate toxicity and pathological complete response rate in treating preoperatively rectal cancer patients by radiation dose escalation combined with RH + CT.
Authors:Rau B, Wust P, Hohenberger P, Löffel J, Hünerbein M, Below C, Gellermann J, Speidel A, Vogl T, Riess H, Felix R, Schlag PM. Publication: Ann Surg. 1998 Mar;227(3):380-9. Review.
OBJECTIVE: A prospective phase II study was performed to determine the feasibility and efficacy in terms of response rate, resectability, and morbidity in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer who received preoperative regional hyperthermia combined with radiochemotherapy (HRCT).