Pathologic processing of the total mesorectal excision.

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Author	Campa-Thompson, Molly Weir, Robert Calcetera, Natalie Quirke, Philip Carmack, Susanne
Abstract	Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the current optimal surgical treatment for patients with rectal carcinoma. A complete TME is related to lower local recurrence rates and increased patient survival. Many confounding factors in the patient's anatomy and prior therapy can make it difficult to obtain a perfect plane, and thus a complete TME. The resection specimen can be thoroughly evaluated, grossly and microscopically, to identify substandard surgical outcomes and increased risk of local recurrence. Complete and accurate data reporting is critical for patient care and helps surgeons improve their technique.
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ISSN	15310043
Volume Number	28
DOI	10.1055/s-0035-1545069
PubMed Central reference number	PMC4336908
Issue Number	1
PubMed reference number	25733973
Journal	Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery [Clin Colon Rectal Surg]
e-ISSN	15309681
Language	English
Publisher	Thieme Medical Publishers
Publisher Date	2015-03-01
Publisher Place	333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.
Access Restriction	Open
Rights License	© Thieme Medical Publishers
Subject Keyword	abdominoperineal resection circumferential resection margin rectal carcinoma total mesorectal excision
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Gastroenterology Surgery