Log odds of positive nodes as a prognostic factor for rectal cancer: a retrospective study
Aydin Yavuz,
Cagri Buyukkasap,
Saygin Altiner
et al.
Abstract:OBJECTIVE: Rectal cancer is an important cause of mortality and morbidity globally. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the log odds of positive nodes system is a better indicator than tumor node metastasis and lymph node ratio systems to determine rectum cancer prognosis, which is an important cause of mortality and morbidity globally. METHODS: This was a single-center retrospective cross-sectional study. Data were obtained from the medical records of patients with rectum adenocarcinoma followed … Show more
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