Journal of the Chinese Medical Association
Volume 72, Issue 4 , Pages 179-182 , April 2009

Neoadjuvant Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Treating Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

Received 28 January 2008 ,Accepted 12 March 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/S1726-4901(09)70050-4

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association
Volume 72, Issue 4 , Pages 179-182 , April 2009

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