Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3302092 | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | 2016 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
In this older population, a composite short-term endpoint was worse in the surgical group. Endoscopic treatment was associated with improved survival through 2 years. These results suggest that endoscopic treatment is a reasonable approach for early esophageal cancers in the elderly.
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Authors
Linda C. MD, MS, Tzuyung Doug PhD, Mark D. PhD, Amitabh MD, Gregory S. MD,