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The impact of refusing esophagectomy for treatment of locally advanced esophageal adenocarcinoma

Authors :
Wong, Lye-Yeng
Elliott, Irmina A.
Liou, Douglas Z.
Backhus, Leah M.
Lui, Natalie S.
Shrager, Joseph B.
Berry, Mark F.
Source :
JTCVS Open; December 2023, Vol. 16 Issue: 1 p987-995, 9p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Patients with esophageal cancer may be reluctant to proceed with surgery due to high complication rates. This study aims to compare outcomes between eligible surgical candidates who proceeded with surgery versus those who refused surgery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26662736
Volume :
16
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
JTCVS Open
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs63973588
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjon.2023.09.006