Does "preoperative rupture" always necessitate whole abdomen RT for Wilms' tumor?

What if the spillage is noted to be limited to the tumor bed, per the surgeon?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

This is controversial. Theoretical arguments aside, our committee (COG) feels strongly that for any preoperative rupture, whole abdomen RT is required.

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