| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5597771 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Few patients with stage IV esophageal cancer survive long term after surgical resection, though 5-year survival can occur. Our current recommendation is that esophagectomy should not be performed for stage IV disease.
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Authors
Sahar A. MD, PhD, J. Matthew MD, Yuriy O. MD, James PA-C, Kristin MS, S. William MS, Shanda H. MD, MPH, Stephen D. MD, Francis MD, K. Robert MD, Dennis A. MD, PhD, Mark S. MD,