Results of a nation-wide retrospective study of lymphadenectomy for esophagogastric junction carcinoma
ConclusionsComplete nodal clearance along the distal portion of the stomach offers marginal survival benefits for patients with EGJ cancers less than 4 cm in diameter. The optimal extent of esophageal resection and the benefits of mediastinal node dissection remain issues to be addressed in managing patients with esophagus-predominant EGJ cancers.
Source: Gastric Cancer - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
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