Impact of Extracapsular Extension of Lymph Node in Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach

ConclusionsThe adverse prognostic impact of ECE was validated. Sub-serosal tumor deposits without recognizable lymph node tissue are recommended for inclusion in the ECE definition. A nomogram involving ECE could provide better individual prediction of survival for patients with lymph node-positive gastric cancer.
Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research