How can we better identify patients with rectal bleeding who are at high risk of colorectal cancer? An observational study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00384-021-04063-w
Abstract: Rectal bleeding is a common symptom of colorectal cancer. In this paper, we describe and evaluate the operation of a central access and triage system for patients with rectal bleeding, which uses a “high-risk”/ “low-risk”… read more here.
Keywords: risk; high risk; colorectal cancer; patients rectal ... See more keywords
Do Diagnostic and Procedure Codes Within Population-Based, Administrative Datasets Accurately Identify Patients with Rectal Cancer?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-4043-z
Abstract: BackgroundProcedural and diagnostic codes may inaccurately identify specific patient populations within administrative datasets.PurposeMeasure the accuracy of previously used coding algorithms using administrative data to identify patients with rectal cancer resections (RCR).MethodsUsing a previously published coding… read more here.
Keywords: accuracy; patients rectal; cohort; identify patients ... See more keywords
Prevalence of metastasis and survival of 788 patients with T1 rectal carcinoid tumors.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2018.11.010
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Prevalence of rectal carcinoids is increasing, partly because of increased colorectal cancer screening. Local excision (endoscopic or transanal excision) is usually performed for small ( read more here.
Keywords: carcinoid tumors; prevalence; patients rectal; metastasis ... See more keywords
Influence of enteral glutamine on inflammatory and hormonal response in patients with rectal cancer during preoperative radiochemotherapy
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DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2017.11
Abstract: We conducted a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study evaluating the influence of 5 weeks’ duration of 30 g enteral glutamine supplementation on inflammatory and hormonal responses in 73 patients with rectal cancer undergoing preoperative radiochemotherapy. Plasma levels… read more here.
Keywords: enteral glutamine; inflammatory hormonal; rectal cancer; patients rectal ... See more keywords
Special Considerations of Anastomotic Leak in Patients with Rectal Cancer.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735275
Abstract: Anastomotic leak in patients with rectal cancer has the potential to cause worse oncologic outcomes in addition to major morbidity and mortality risk of this dreaded complication. Anatomic location of the rectal cancer determines the… read more here.
Keywords: special considerations; anastomotic leak; patients rectal; rectal cancer ... See more keywords
The incidence rate of allergic reactions induced by oxaliplatin is higher in patients with rectal cancer compared with colon cancer.
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DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2023.2217700
Abstract: AIM To explore the diverse profiles of adverse reactions caused by oxaliplatin between colon and rectal cancer, we investigated the toxicity of oxaliplatin in patients with colon and rectal cancer. METHODS From January 2017 to… read more here.
Keywords: patients colon; patients rectal; colon cancer; rectal cancer ... See more keywords
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts survival of patients with rectal cancer receiving neo-adjuvant chemoradiation followed by radical resection: a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2023.2194635
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is suggested as a prognostic and predictive factor for patients with rectal cancer. The purpose of the current meta-analysis is to evaluate the relationship between neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the outcome… read more here.
Keywords: lymphocyte ratio; rectal cancer; patients rectal; neutrophil lymphocyte ... See more keywords
Diagnostic accuracy of endoscopic ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and endorectal ultrasonography for detecting lymph node involvement in patients with rectal cancer
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000012899
Abstract: Background: Rectal cancer is one of the most common tumors and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in developed countries. Lymph node involvement remains the strongest prognostic factor associated with a worse prognosis in… read more here.
Keywords: rectal cancer; node involvement; patients rectal; cancer ... See more keywords
Prognostic Evaluation of Patients with Rectal Neuroendocrine Neoplasms and Hepatic Metastases: A SEER Database Analysis
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/2451282
Abstract: Background This study is aimed at investigating the clinical characteristics and prognosis-affecting factors of patients with rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms (r-NENs) and hepatic metastases and offering a scientific-theoretical basis for selective use of an optimized treatment… read more here.
Keywords: patients hepatic; hepatic metastases; analysis; neuroendocrine neoplasms ... See more keywords
The clinical significance of simple endoscopic scoring of patients with rectal cancer after concurrent chemoradiotherapy.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.4_suppl.109
Abstract: 109Background: Neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) is an effective treatment option for patients with rectal cancer. In this study, we investigated the clinical efficacy of simple endos... read more here.
Keywords: concurrent chemoradiotherapy; rectal cancer; patients rectal;
Prognostic value of sarcopenia in patients with rectal cancer: A meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270332
Abstract: Background Sarcopenia is usually characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass and impaired muscle function which is commonly seen in the elderly. It has been found to be associated with poorer prognoses in many… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; meta analysis; sarcopenia; rectal cancer ... See more keywords