Analysis of prognostic factors in patients with lymph node recurrence after radical esophagectomy: importance of locoregional therapy

ConclusionsRecurrence limited to  ≤ 2 LN and loco-regional treatment (chemoradiotheapy or surgery) for LN recurrence were associated with favorable survival of patients with history of radical esophagectomy followed by LN recurrence. Our results emphasize the importance of local control of LN recurrence regardless of location .
Source: Esophagus - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research