Neoadjuvant chemoradiation (CRT) is considered as one of the preferred treatment strategies for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. This treatment strategy may lead to significant tumor regression, ultimately leading to complete pathological response in up to 42% of patients. Assessment of tumor response following CRT and before radical surgery may identify patients with complete clinical response that could be managed non operatively with strict follow-up (Watch & Wait Strategy). © 2014 Springer International Publishing Switzerland.
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Habr-Gama, A., & Perez, R. O. (2014). Immediate surgery or clinical follow-up after a complete clinical response? Recent Results in Cancer Research, 203, 203–210. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08060-4_14
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