| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2874179 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Esophagectomy should be carefully considered in patients 70 to 79 years old and can be justified with low mortality. Outcomes in octogenarians are worse suggesting esophagectomy be considered on a case by case basis. Stricture rate is inversely associated to age.
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Authors
Luis F. MD, Ashok MD, Cameron D. MD, Henning A. MD, John C. MD, Christopher R. MD, Dean M. MD, Douglas J. MD, Michael MD,