The Value of Preo perative Radio therapy for Anal Perservation in Low Rectal Carcinoma

Objective To evaluate the value of preoperative radiotherapy for anal preservation in low rectal carcinoma. Methods 37 patients of low rectal carcinoma were treaed with 60 Co radiation for whole-pelvic radiotherapy, then received operation after 1 monoth. Results The rate of anal preservation, survival of three years and local recurrence of the patients with preoperative radiotherapy was significantly better than that of the patients without radiotherapy, P<0.05 . Conclusion Preoperative radiothe...