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Radiation Oncology
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Gastrointestinal Cancers
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Rectal Cancer
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Medical Oncology
Would you change treatment approach for rectal cancer with an associated intussusception?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
If the patient has obstruction, I probably would favor surgery first. If not, then I'd treat it as usual. It's a judgment call though.
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