Outcome of Delayed versus Timely Esophagectomy after Chemoradiation for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

Salvage and delayed esophagectomy after chemoradiation (CRT) have been associated with increased morbidity and mortality, but recent series have shown similar outcomes compared to timely esophagectomy. We aim to evaluate outcomes for delayed and salvage esophagectomy for esophageal adenocarcinoma utilizing a large national database.

Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 21, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nick C. Levinsky, Koffi Wima, Mackenzie C. Morris, Syed A. Ahmad, Shimul A. Shah, Sandra L. Starnes, Robert M. Van Haren, the Cincinnati Research in Outcomes and Safety in Surgery (CROSS) Group Source Type: research