Significance of Histopathological Tumor Regression After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Gastric Adenocarcinomas

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Authors

Karen Becker · Klinikum rechts der Isar

Rupert Langer · Taipei Institute of Pathology

Daniel Reim · Klinikum rechts der Isar

Alexander Novotny · Klinikum rechts der Isar

Christian Meyer zum Büschenfelde · Technical University of Munich

Jutta Engel · Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Helmut Friess

Abstract

Assessment of histological tumor regression after preoperative chemotherapy in GC provides objective and highly valuable prognostic information in addition to posttherapeutic lymph node status. A standardized tumor regression grading system should be implemented in pathological reports of these tumors.

Topics & Keywords

Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 253, Issue 5, pp. 934-939

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e318216f449

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