Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 121-123 , September 2010

Can a major change in classification, staging and grading of rectal cancer improve planning for treatment, reporting and outcome of the disease?

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajg.2010.07.008

Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 121-123 , September 2010

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