Timing of Esophagectomy after Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation Therapy Affects the Incidence of Anastomotic Leaks
Background: Neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy (nCRT) has become the standard of care for esophageal cancer patients prior to esophagectomy. However, the optimal timing for surgery after completion of nCRT remains unclear. Methods: A retrospective review was performed of patients who underwent esoph...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2019-02-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
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