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| Cause of death | Patients, No. (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| nCRT group (n = 132) | nCT group (n = 132) | ||
| Total death | 17 (12.9) | 23 (17.4) | .30 |
| Tumor progression or recurrence | 9 (6.8) | 19 (14.4) | .046 |
| Nontumor cause | 8 (6.1) | 4 (3.0) | .24 |
| Surgical complication | 5 (3.8) | 3 (2.3) | .72 |
| Serious adverse event | 1 (0.8) | 0 | >.99 |
| Other reason | 2 (1.5) | 1 (0.8) | >.99 |
Abbreviations: nCRT, neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy; nCT, neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
