Localized rectal Cancer

5FU                  fluorouracil

cCR                  clinical complete remission

CEA                 carcinoembryonic antigen

CRT                 chemo-radiotherapy

CT                     computed tomography

DRE                 digital rectal examination

EMVI                extramural venous invasion

ERUS               endorectal ultrasound

LE                      local excision

MDT                multidisciplinary team

MRF                mesorectal fascia

MRI                 magnetic resonance imaging

PME               partial mesorectal excision

RT                    radiotherapy

SCRT               Short course radiotherapy

TME               total mesorectal excision

TNT                total neoadjuvant treatment