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ReviewCureus2023

Beyond the Horizon: Unveiling the Frontiers of Rectal Cancer Research and Treatment.

Reda H Mithany, M Hasaan Shahid, Shenouda Abdallah, Mark Abdelmaseeh, Mina Manasseh, Farid Gerges, Andrew Wanees, Mohamed S Mohamed, Mina W Hakim, Samana Aslam and 1 more

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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Reda H MithanyLaparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Kingston Hospital National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, Kingston Upon Thames, GBR.
M Hasaan ShahidSurgery, Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, GBR.
Shenouda AbdallahSurgery, Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, Kuwait, KWT.
Mark AbdelmaseehGeneral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assuit University, Assuit, EGY.
Mina ManassehGeneral Surgery, Torbay and South Devon National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, Torquay, GBR.
Farid GergesGeneral and Emergency Surgery, Kingston Hospital National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, Kingston Upon Thames, GBR.
Andrew WaneesGeneral Surgery, Dar El-Salam General Hospital, Cairo, EGY.
Mohamed S MohamedOrthopaedics, King's College, London, GBR.
Mina W HakimSurgery, Minia University Hospital, Minia, EGY.
Samana AslamGeneral Surgery, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Nesma DanielMedical Laboratory Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EGY.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Colorectal cancer, ranking among the most prevalent causes of cancer-related mortality, is an escalating global health concern. The incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer are expected to surge substantially by 2030, posing a significant public health challenge. This article provides a comprehensive overview of rectal cancer, encompassing its epidemiology, anatomical intricacies, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis. The tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) classification system for rectal cancer is detailed, offering crucial insights for staging and treatment decisions. Various treatment modalities are discussed, including surgical approaches, systemic therapies, radiation therapy, and local therapies for metastases. Recent advances in robotic surgery and innovative radiation technologies are explored. Furthermore, prevention strategies are elucidated, focusing on lifestyle modifications and pharmacological interventions that may mitigate the risk of colorectal cancer. The article underscores the importance of understanding rectal cancer for healthcare professionals and patients, enabling informed decision-making and enhanced management of this disease. Prognostic factors are outlined, with survival rates and the prognosis of rectal cancer contingent on several influential elements, highlighting the multifaceted nature of this condition. In conclusion, accurate diagnosis, diverse treatment options, and prevention strategies, including advances like robotic surgery, influence rectal cancer outcomes. A comprehensive overview empowers healthcare professionals and patients to make informed decisions for improved disease management and prognosis.

Indexed as

abdominoperineal resectioncolorectal cancerlow anterior resectionrectal cancerrectal polyps

Identifiers

PMID38024070
PMCPMC10646695

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