Management of Rectal Cancer
Publication Date: December 31, 2012
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT
Evaluation
A cancer-specific history should be obtained eliciting disease-specific symptoms, associated symptoms, family history, and perioperative medical risk. Routine laboratory values, including CEA level, should also be evaluated, as indicated. (1B)
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Title
Management of Rectal Cancer
Authoring Organization
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons