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Impact of lymph node retrieval on surgical outcomes in colorectal cancers

Arun Kritsanasakul, Teeranut Boonpipattanapong, Worawit Wanitsuwan, Monlika Phukaoloun, Paradee Prechawittayakul, Surasak Sangkhathat

Journal of Surgical Oncology · 2011 · 23 citations · 17 references

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Abstract

Our data emphasize the importance of lymph node harvesting during the surgical resection of CRCs. In addition, LNR is a strong independent factor associated with CRC survival.

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