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Comparison of microsatellite instability and chromosomal instability in predicting survival of patients with T3N0 colorectal cancer.
Surgery - 1 Feb 2002
Gervaz Pascal, Cerottini Jean-Philippe, Bouzourene Hanifa, Hahnloser Dieter, Doan Christy L, Benhattar Jean, Chaubert Pascal, Secic Michelle, Gillet Michel, Carethers John M
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BACKGROUND: At least 2 apparently independent mechanisms, microsatellite instability (MSI) and chromosomal instability, are implicated in colorectal tumorigenesis. Their respective roles in predicting clinical outcomes of patients with T3N0 colorectal cancer remain unknown. METHODS: Eighty-eight...
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