The value of three-field lymphadenectomy for carcinoma of the esophagus
- VernacularTitle:食管癌三野淋巴清扫根治术的价值
- Author:
Longsheng MIAO
;
Jiaqing XIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
esophageal neoplasm;
three-field lymphadenectomy
- From:
China Oncology
2001;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The three-field lymphadenectomy for carcinoma of the esophagus remains debatable. There are several aspects that the debate focuses on. Firstly, should the positive cervical lymph nodes be considered a regional(N1) or a distant( M1) site of disease for tumors of esophagus? Secondly, can the extended lymphadenectomy prolong survival? Thirdly, the increase in the morbidity rates.
