Consensus is lacking regarding the management of extramesorectal lymph nodes (EMLN) in rectal cancer. Using simultaneous integrated boost intensity‐modulated radiation therapy (SIB‐IMRT), we targeted involved EMLN and reserved lateral pelvic… Click to show full abstract
Consensus is lacking regarding the management of extramesorectal lymph nodes (EMLN) in rectal cancer. Using simultaneous integrated boost intensity‐modulated radiation therapy (SIB‐IMRT), we targeted involved EMLN and reserved lateral pelvic lymph nodal dissection (LPLND) for nonresponders. The primary aim of this work was to determine the proportion of patients who avoided LPLND and to establish the pathological EMLN positivity rate.
Keywords:
extramesorectal lymph;
lymph;
simultaneous integrated;
lymph nodes;
rectal cancer;
integrated boost
Journal Title: Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2025
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Journal Title: Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2025
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