A fundamental change emerging in locally advanced rectal cancer management: a case report. Issue 9 (19th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Edwards-Murphy, Amy; Earley, Helen; Creavin, Ben; McCullough, Peter; Cooke, Fiachra; Neary, Peter
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2022:Issue 9(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-09-19
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjac405
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: Treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer remains a challenge in colorectal surgery. It has had an evolving landscape over the past three decades. Implementation of total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) as a novel approach to management has begun globally but long-term outcomes and data analysis to identify optimal schedules are eagerly awaited. We report a case of locally advanced rectal cancer management in a young male with a complete pathological response to TNT.