Morphomic factors associated with complete response to neoadjuvant therapy in esophageal carcinoma

ConclusionsIncreased age, radiation dose≧4000 cGy, and larger dorsal muscle group normal-density area were significantly associated with pCR. These factors may be useful in determining which patients are most likely to benefit from nCRT followed by esophagectomy.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research