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. 2009 Mar;38(1):169-81, x.
doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2009.01.010.

Esophagectomy for the treatment of esophageal cancer

Sandra Tomaszek  1 , Stephen D Cassivi
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Esophagectomy for the treatment of esophageal cancer

Sandra Tomaszek et al. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2009 Mar.

Abstract

Esophageal cancer is an aggressive disease with an overall poor prognosis. Esophagectomy remains a key therapeutic option in treating patients who have this disease. Tailoring the surgical approach to the patient and the nature of his or her malignancy is essential. Over time, advances in staging, preoperative assessment, operative techniques, and postoperative care have resulted in decreased operative mortality and better long-term outcomes.

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