| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8786650 | European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) | 2018 | 26 Pages |
Abstract
Accuracy of clinical lymph node staging in colorectal cancer patients is about as accurate as flipping a coin. This may lead to overtreatment of rectal cancer patients. Acceptable specificity and NPV limit the risk of undertreatment.
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Authors
Nelleke P.M. Brouwer, Rutger C.H. Stijns, Valery E.P.P. Lemmens, Iris D. Nagtegaal, Regina G.H. Beets-Tan, Jurgen J. Fütterer, Pieter J. Tanis, Rob H.A. Verhoeven, Johannes H.W. de Wilt,