Comparison of endoscopic submucosal dissection and surgery for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A propensity score-matched analysis

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been widely accepted for treating superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SESCC). However, long-term outcomes of ESD and esophagectomy for SESCC have not been compared. We compared the clinical outcomes of ESD and esophagectomy in a matched cohort.

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - May 8, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yang Won Min, Hyuk Lee, Byeong Geun Song, Byung-Hoon Min, Hong Kwan Kim, Yong Soo Choi, Jun Haeng Lee, Na-Young Hwang, Keumhee C. Carriere, Poong-Lyul Rhee, Jae J. Kim, Jae Ill Zo, Young Mog Shim Source Type: research