| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10070516 | European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Our findings suggest that pre-tracheal lymph node metastasis indicates a dismal prognosis. Its occurrence is not unusual, especially in tumour of upper or middle thoracic esophagus. The subcarinal node cannot be regarded as a sentinel node of the pre-tracheal nodal station. Complete lymphadenectomy excluding the pre-tracheal lymph nodes in treating esophageal cancers is only a myth.
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Authors
C.P. Hsu, N.Y. Hsu, S.E. Shai, J.Y. Hsia, C.Y. Chen,