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Rectal sparing approach after preoperative radio- and/or chemotherapy (RESARCH) in patients with rectal cancer: potential pitfalls of a multicentre observational study

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  1. Angelita and Joaquim Gama Institute, Sao Paulo, Brazil

    R. O. Perez, A. Habr-Gama, G. P. São Julião & B. B. Vailati

  2. Colorectal Surgery Division, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, Rua Manuel da Nóbrega 1564, São Paulo, SP, 04001-005, Brazil

    R. O. Perez & A. Habr-Gama

  3. Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research São Paulo Branch, Sao Paulo, Brazil

    R. O. Perez

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Perez, R.O., Habr-Gama, A., São Julião, G.P. et al. Rectal sparing approach after preoperative radio- and/or chemotherapy (RESARCH) in patients with rectal cancer: potential pitfalls of a multicentre observational study. Tech Coloproctol 22, 141–142 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-017-1686-9

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