Lateral lymph nodes in rectal cancer

Sluckin, T.C. (2023)

Doctoral Thesis

There is a lack of knowledge regarding the definition, classification and appropriate treatment of malignant lateral lymph nodes in patients with (locally advanced) rectal cancer. This thesis aimed to increase this knowledge and improve treatment practices for this population.

• Rectal cancer
• Lateral lymph nodes

• All authors: Sluckin, T.C.
• Supervisor: Marijnen, C.A.M.; Tanis, P.J.
• Co-supervisor: Kusters, M.
• Committee: Rasch, C.R.N.; Peeters, K.C.M.J.; Busch, O.R.C.; Maas, M.
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University
• Date: 2023-11-21
• ISBN (print): 9789464694994