Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions COLORECTAL DISEASE Case #8 - A 55 year old male with 3 months rectal bleeding DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 10.) What are the basic principles involved in radical resection? A radical resection must include at least 2 cm margin distally. The mesentery of the rectum must be excised sharply (total mesorectal excision) to decrease the risk of local recurrence.
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