Radical Lymph Node Dissection for Cancer of the Thoracic Esophagus

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Authors

Hiroshi Akiyama · Toranomon Hospital

Masahiko Tsurumaru · Toranomon Hospital

Harushi Udagawa · Toranomon Hospital

Yoshiaki Kajiyama · Toranomon Hospital

Abstract

The role of radical lymph node dissection in cancer of the thoracic esophagus evaluated. Long-term survival was compared between two groups with two- and three-field dissection. It was concluded that survival rate was significantly better in patients with extensive three-field dissection.

Topics & Keywords

Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Esophageal and GI Pathology Radiation Dose and Imaging

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 220, Issue 3, pp. 364-373

DOI: 10.1097/00000658-199409000-00012

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