Table 1 Patient and tumor characteristics

Median

Range

Gender, No. (%):

Male

Female

Clinical tumor stage, No. (%):

T₃N₀

T₃N₁

T₄N₀

T₄N₁

Performance status, No. (%)

0

1

Distance from anal verge:

Median (cm)

0 – <5 cm, No. (%)

5 – ≤ 7 cm, No. (%)