The real risk of nodal disease in T1 oesophageal adenocarcinoma
ConclusionT1a disease on endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) demonstrates a 2% nodal metastasis rate, T1b disease a rate of 22%. T1a disease may be safely treated by EMR. T1a disease appears suitable for endoscopic therapy; however, T1b disease presents a high rate of nodal metastasis.
Source: European Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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