The role of lymphadenectomy in esophageal cancer
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- DOI 10.1002/jso.21209
- PMID https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19101951
- OpenAlex ID W2030407014
- Type Article
- Language EN
- Published 19 Dec 2008
- Volume 99 (4)
- Pages 189–193
- Source Journal of Surgical Oncology
- Publisher Wiley
- FWCI 2.26
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The role of lymphadenectomy in esophageal cancer
Article 2008 EN
Lymph node metastases are common in esophageal cancer and are associated with a poor prognosis. Resection and examination of 15-18 lymph nodes is required for adequate staging of esophageal cancer. Improved survival is associated with involvement of five or fewer nodes or lymph node ratio (LNR) of < 0.10-0.20. More extensive lymph node dissection during esophagectomy offers improved staging but ma…
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