Histological changes of superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after preoperative chemotherapy

ConclusionDCF chemotherapy alone had a substantial therapeutic effect on SESCC in all cases. However, despite the normal appearance of the mucosal surface, viable cancer cells remained below the basal layer of mucosa. Careful attention should be paid when diagnosing clinical CR, or securing a resection margin of SESCC after DCF chemotherapy.
Source: Esophagus - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research