Validation of a register-based algorithm for recurrence in rectal cancer.
CONCLUSIONS: The study showed good concordance between the algorithm and medical record information. The algorithm makes it possible to perform large register-based studies of recurrence and disease-free survival in colorectal cancer patients without the need for evaluation of medical records.
FUNDING: none.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: not relevant.
PMID: 30269749 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Danish Medical Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Dan Med J Source Type: research
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