Obesity as an independent predictive factor for pathologic complete response after neoadjuvant chemoradiation in rectal cancer.

Journal: Annals of surgical treatment and research
Published Date: Feb 26, 2018

Abstract

PURPOSE: The predictive role of obesity on pathologic complete response (pCR) after neoadjuvant chemoradiation (nCRT) in rectal cancer remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the association between obesity and pathologic response in patients with rectal cancer following nCRT.

Authors

  • Soo Young Lee
    Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea.
  • Chang Hyun Kim
    Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea.
  • Young Jin Kim
    Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea.
  • Han Deok Kwak
    Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
  • Jae Kyun Ju
    Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
  • Hyeong Rok Kim
    Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea.

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