Onkologie. 2013:7(6):287-292
Treatment of the rectal adenocarcinoma is multidisciplinary. Radiotherapy is the important component of the treatment. Neoadjuvant
chemoradiotherapy is indicated in tumours T3–4 or in the case of positive lymph nodes. 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and capecitabine are the
most used cytostatik in combination with radiotherapy. The aim the neoadjuavnt treatment is attainment circumeferential radial margin
(CRM) after total mesorectal excision (TME).
Published: December 1, 2013 Show citation