Surgical Treatment for 2837 Cases of Cancers of the Esophagus and Gastric Cardia
- VernacularTitle:食管、贲门癌2837例外科治疗分析
- Author:
Zhicai LIU
;
Chenghu WANG
;
Fushun GUA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cancer;
Esophagus;
Gastric cardia;
Surgical treatment
- From:
Journal of Chinese Physician
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To reseach the way of rising resectable rate,reducing operative mortality,enhancing long-term effect and higher life quality in postoperation for cancers of esophagus and gastric cardia.Method Operation outcome of 2837 cases for cancers of esophagus and gastric cardia and followed-up were analysed.Results Overall resectability was 98.7%,and postoperative mortality was 0 92% in the group.Survival rates of 3 and 5 years were 48.9% and 33.7%,respectively.Factors affecting long-term survival were those of depth of tumor invasion and lymph nodes metastasis and oncologic staging.It was higher for cervical lymph nodes metastasis within 3 years after operation.Conclusions Early discovery and timely treatment,an appropriate enlarging resectable field and comprehensive therapies are the key to improve the long-term survival.
