Current trends in extended lymph node dissection for thoracic esophageal carcinoma:Evidence and experience
- VernacularTitle:食管癌淋巴结清扫术的沿革
- Author:
Wentao FANG
;
Wenhu CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
esophageal neoplasms;
lymphatic metastasis;
surgery,neck dissection;
postoperative complications
- From:
China Oncology
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Extended lymph node dissection helps increase the radical resection rate,the accuracy of surgical-pathological staging,and the distant prognosis of thoracic esophageal carcinoma.However,it is also associated with significantly increased surgical morbidity and has noticeable negative effects on the quality of life after surgery.Selective lymph node dissection based on clinical evidences is helpful in reducing surgical risks while assuring the completeness of resection.
