Optimal Lymph Node Harvest in Rectal Cancer (UICC Stages II and III) after Preoperative 5-FU–based Radiochemotherapy. Acetone Compression is a New and Highly Efficient Method

Abstract

The AC method is the method of choice for accurate LN staging in locally advanced rectal cancer, especially after preoperative RCT, and is well suited for routine gastrointestinal pathology workup.