Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2879627 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Surgical resection for patients with esophageal cancer associated with nonregional nodal metastases results in 25% survival at five years. Squamous histology, earlier T status, and perioperative chemotherapy are independent positive predictors of long-term survival.
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Authors
Paul C. MD, Jeffrey L. MD, Subroto MD, Brendon M. MD, Nasser K. MD,