Esophagectomy for cancer in octogenarians: should we do it?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-017-1573-x
Abstract: PurposeInconsistent data exists regarding esophagectomy outcomes in octogenarians undergoing transhiatal esophagectomy for esophageal cancer.MethodsA retrospective review was performed for esophagectomy cancer patients between 2000 and 2012 at our tertiary referral center. Outcome data for octogenarians… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; morbidity mortality; younger patients; esophagectomy cancer ... See more keywords
Operative outcomes and long‐term survival of patients undergoing colon interposition after esophagectomy for cancer
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DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14332
Abstract: The first choice of an esophageal substitute after esophagectomy for cancer is the stomach. However, the colon must be considered for reconstruction in specific situations. The purpose of this study was to clarify the frequency… read more here.
Keywords: esophagectomy; esophagectomy cancer; colon interposition; cancer ... See more keywords
Reducing pulmonary complications after esophagectomy for cancer.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.11.75
Abstract: The cornerstone of curative care for esophageal cancer is neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by esophagectomy with a radical lymphadenectomy. An esophagectomy is a major and complex surgical procedure and is often followed by postoperative morbidity, especially… read more here.
Keywords: esophagectomy cancer; reducing pulmonary; pulmonary complications; complications esophagectomy ... See more keywords