Circumferential resection margin involvement: an independent predictor of survival following surgery for oesophageal cancer

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Authors

S. P. L. Dexter · Leeds General Infirmary

H M Sue-Ling · Leeds General Infirmary

M J McMahon · Leeds General Infirmary

Philip Quirke · University of Leeds

N Mapstone · Leeds General Infirmary

I. G. Martin · Leeds General Infirmary

Abstract

The presence of tumour within 1 mm of the circumferential margin following potentially curative resection for oesophageal carcinoma is an important independent prognostic variable and should be reported routinely.

Topics & Keywords

Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gut

Volume 48, Issue 5, pp. 667-670

DOI: 10.1136/gut.48.5.667

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