Distinct Prognosis of High Versus Mid/Low Rectal Cancer: a Propensity Score –Matched Cohort Study

ConclusionsPatients with stage III high rectal adenocarcinoma demonstrated better overall and cancer-specific survival than those with mid/low type, and tumor location was an independent prognostic factor for patients with rectal carcinomas.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research