Maximum standardized uptake value change rate before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy can predict early recurrence in patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer: a multi-institutional cohort study of 220 patients in Japan

ConclusionΔSUVmax before and after NAC is clinically useful as it could help predict TRG, survival outcome, and early recurrence within 6 months post esophagectomy and is easily obtainable in general clinical practice. We believe that it may also help determine suitable treatment strategies for LAEC.
Source: Esophagus - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research