Prognostic value of a modified pathological staging system for gastric cancer based on the number of retrieved lymph nodes and metastatic lymph node ratio

Aim The prognosis for gastric cancer (GC) remains grim, underscoring the importance of accurate staging and treatment. Given the potential benefits of using lymph node ratio (LNR) for improved prognostication and treatment planning, it is critical to incorporate examined lymph nodes (ELN) count in a...

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Published in:	PeerJ
Main Authors:	Guiru Jia, Dagui Zhou, Xiao Tang, Jianpei Liu, Purun Lei
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2024-10-01
Subjects:	Gastric cancer Staging system Lymph node ratio Examined lymph node Prognosis
Online Access:	https://peerj.com/articles/18165.pdf