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N Nigro

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Combination preoperative radiation and chemotherapy in adenocarcinoma of the rectum: preliminary report.

The plausibility of preoperative chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the treatment of patients with carcinoma of the rectum is demonstrated. The finding of specimens with no tumor along with a higher proportion of Dukes' A lesions than expected was most encouraging. Whether this is a false impression because of the small number of patients, or whether it demonstrates upgrading of pathologic staging by preoperative adjuvant therapy, remains to be determined.

Adenocarcinoma↗
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Radiographic evaluation of bone grafts.

Autogenous and allogenic bone grafts are frequently used in foot and ankle surgery. Indications may include treatment of nonunions, acute fractures, arthrodesis procedures, and reconstructive osteotomies. Proper perioperative management of these procedures requires a through understanding of the radiographic changes that occur after bone grafting. This article describes normal and abnormal radiographic presentations in both the recipient and donor sites after bone graft surgery.

Bone Transplantation↗
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[An antioxidant in pediatrics].

The authors review the state of the art regarding vitamin E in relation to its use during childhood. The report comments on a number of aspects which are still not entirely clear and stresses the prophylactic and therapeutic importance of antioxidants, even in pediatrics, and the severe damage that may result from free radicals even during this period of life.

Antioxidants↗