Prognostic Impact of Postoperative Complications following Salvage Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer after Definitive Chemoradiotherapy.

CONCLUSION: The occurrence of complications leads to a poor prognosis for patients with esophageal cancer after salvage esophagectomy. Prevention of postoperative complications and long-term postoperative general supportive care might be important for improving patients' prognosis.
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Source: Oncology - March 9, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sugimura K, Miyata H, Shinno N, Ushigome H, Asukai K, Hara H, Hasegawa S, Yamada D, Yamamoto K, Haraguchi N, Nishimura J, Motoori M, Wada H, Takahashi H, Yasui M, Omori T, Ohue M, Yano M Tags: Oncology Source Type: research