Quality of Life After Transhiatal Compared With Extended Transthoracic Resection for Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus

2004171 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Angela G. E. M. de Boer · Academic Medical Center

J. Jan B. van Lanschot · Academic Medical Center

Johanna W. van Sandick · Academic Medical Center

Jan B.F. Hulscher · Academic Medical Center

Peep F. M. Stalmeier · Academic Medical Center

J.C.J.M. de Haes · Academic Medical Center

Hugo W. Tilanus

Abstract

No lasting differences in quality of life of patients who underwent either transhiatal or transthoracic resection were found. Compared with baseline, quality of life declined after the operation but was restored within a year in both groups.

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Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Esophageal and GI Pathology Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes

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Published in: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Volume 22, Issue 20, pp. 4202-4208

DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.11.102

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Quality of Life After Transhiatal Compared With Extended Transthoracic Resection for Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus

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