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Invited Commentary| Volume 223, ISSUE 5, P846-847, May 2022

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Disparities in rectal cancer care: A call to action for all

Published:November 15, 2021DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.11.015

      Highlights

      • Rectal cancer care is complicated with high variability between institutions.
      • While high-volume hospitals have improved outcomes, older patients and other high-risk groups are less likely to travel distances to have surgery at high volume centers.
      • Centralization of rectal cancer care may lead to inequities; conscious efforts must be undertaken to bring high quality care to all patients.
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