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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2008; 14(15): 2414-2417
Published online Apr 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2414
Published online Apr 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2414
Comparison of immediate surgical outcomes between posterior pelvic exenteration and standard resection for primary rectal cancer: A matched case-control study
Varut Lohsiriwat, Darin Lohsiriwat, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Author contributions: Lohsiriwat V is the principle investigator who contributed to acquisition of data and analysis as well as manuscript preparation. Lohsiriwat D conceived the study and critically revised the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Varut Lohsiriwat, MD, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Prannok Rd, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand. bolloon@hotmail.com
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Received: December 17, 2007
Revised: February 26, 2008
Published online: April 21, 2008
Revised: February 26, 2008
Published online: April 21, 2008
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