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Experimental models of colorectal cancer
1Department of Surgery, Royal Halifax Infirmary, and University of Leeds Medical School, United Kingdom.
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|April 29, 1998
Abstract
Purpose:
A review of in vivo and in vitro models of colorectal cancer is presented.
Methods:
A retrospective literature review was performed with reference to CD-ROM Medline and Index Medicus.
Results:
A comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of the models is presented in addition to a summary of individual model methodology and applications.
Conclusions:
Such models are a useful adjunct for surgical research in colorectal oncology.