Significance of dissection in each regional lymph-node station of esophageal cancer based on efficacy index and recurrence patterns after curative esophagectomy

ConclusionDue to the high incidence of systemic recurrence or low EI for pretracheal and posterior thoracic para-aortic LNs, we suggest that these LN stations be regarded as non-regional LNs and be excluded from routine dissection. Supraclavicular LNs may also be excluded from routinely dissected stations.
Source: Esophagus - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research