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Local recurrrence rate
| < 75 years | ≥ 75 years | |
|---|---|---|
| AR | 7% (6–8%) | 8% (7–10%) |
| APE | 9% (8–11%) | 10% (7–12%) |
| HA | 12% (7–18%) | 12% (8–16%) |
Calculation based on 6557 curative operations 1995–2001. Values given as percentages with 95% confidence interval in brackets. AR, anterior resection, APE, abdominoperineal excision, HA, Hartmann's procedure.
