European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 32, Issue 10 , Pages 1105-1109 , December 2006

Response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and effects of tumor regression in gastric cancer

  • D. D'Ugo

      Affiliations

    • Division of Surgical Oncology, Hi-Tech Center for Education and Research in Biomedical Sciences, Catholic University – Località Tappino, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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  • R. Persiani

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Catholic University of Rome, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +39 6 3015 4849; fax: +39 6 3051 162.
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  • S. Rausei

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Catholic University of Rome, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
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  • A. Biondi

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Catholic University of Rome, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
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  • V. Vigorita

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Catholic University of Rome, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
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  • S. Boccia

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Hygiene, Catholic University of Rome, Largo F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy
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  • R. Ricci

      Affiliations

    • Division of Pathology, Catholic University of Rome, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy

,Accepted 13 July 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2006.07.009

European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 32, Issue 10 , Pages 1105-1109 , December 2006

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