Distribution of Lymph Node Metastases in Esophageal Carcinoma Patients Undergoing Upfront Surgery: A Systematic Review

Distribution of Lymph Node Metastases in Esophageal Carcinoma Patients Undergoing Upfront Surgery: A Systematic Review

Metastatic lymphatic mapping in esophageal cancer is important to determine the optimal extent of the radiation field in case of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and lymphadenectomy when esophagectomy is indicated. The objective of this review is to identify the distribution pattern of metastatic lymph...

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Main Authors: Eliza R. C. Hagens, Mark I. van Berge Henegouwen, Suzanne S. Gisbertz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
esophageal cancer
esophagectomy
lymphadenectomy
lymph node metastases
systematic review
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/6/1592

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