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