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Published in: World Journal of Surgery 8/2013

01-08-2013

Extended Lymphadenectomy in Esophageal Cancer is Debatable

Authors: Fernando A. M. Herbella, Rafael M. Laurino Neto, Marco E. Allaix, Marco G. Patti

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 8/2013

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Abstract

Surgery is an essential part of the treatment of patients with esophageal carcinoma. However, there is no consensus on whether the surgical technique can be improved to promote better survival outcome. Specifically, the real value of the addition of a radical lymphadenectomy to the esophageal resection is still elusive and controversial. This paper focuses on the debate of esophagectomy and lymphadenectomy for the treatment of esophageal cancer.
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Metadata
Title
Extended Lymphadenectomy in Esophageal Cancer is Debatable
Authors
Fernando A. M. Herbella
Rafael M. Laurino Neto
Marco E. Allaix
Marco G. Patti
Publication date
01-08-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
World Journal of Surgery / Issue 8/2013
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-013-2018-5

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