Consequences of Refusing Surgery for Esophageal Cancer: A National Cancer Database Analysis
ConclusionsAlthough patients may be reluctant to undergo esophagectomy for EC, refusal of surgery when offered comes at the expense of decreased survival. This data allows for a discussion of alternative outcomes with those patients in the context of shared decision-making.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
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