Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2881458 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Esophagectomy is the treatment of choice for esophageal GISTs but requires attention to operative details that emphasize complete en bloc excision of surrounding tissue. Preoperative imatinib may improve resectability.
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Authors
Matthew G. MD, Karl Y. MD, Jeffrey D. MD, Alberto L. MD, Mark S. MD, Brian MD,