Radiotherapy and Surgery for Cancer of the Rectum

Synopsis

Describes the technique of radiotherapy of cancer of the rectum prior to surgery. Shows in detail standard surgical resections of the rectal tumours. Claims are made for significant improvement in five-year survival by the employment of preoperative irradiation.

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 18 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 18 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1978

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Medical postgraduates - surgeons, oncologists and radiotherapists.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

cancer; radiotherapy; Rectum; surgery

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

French Scientific Film Library