Comparison of guidelines on rectal cancer: exception proves the rule?. (23rd September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dou, Ruoxu; He, Siqi; Deng, Yanhong; Wang, Jianping
• Is Part Of: Gastroenterology report. Volume 9:Number 4(2021)
• Page Start: 290
• Page End: 298
• Publication Date: 2021-09-23
• Subjects: clinical practice guideline -- rectal cancer -- early or locally advanced -- comparative study; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1093/gastro/goab034
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2052-0034

Abstract

Abstract: The standard of care for early or locally advanced rectal cancer is promoted by multiple clinical practice guidelines globally, but the considerable differences between the guidelines may cause confusion. We compared the latest updated clinical practice guidelines from five professional societies/authorities: National Comprehensive Cancer Network, American Society of Colorectal Surgeons, European Society of Medical Oncology, Chinese National Health Commission, and Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology. Key evidence is discussed for a better understanding of some seemingly contradictory recommendations.