Quantitative CT analysis to predict esophageal fistula in patients with advanced esophageal cancer treated by chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy

Quantitative CT analysis to predict esophageal fistula in patients with advanced esophageal cancer treated by chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy

Abstract Background Esophageal fistula is one of the most serious complications of chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for advanced esophageal cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of quantitative computed tomography (CT) analysis and to establish a practical imaging model for pre...

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Main Authors: Yan-Jie Shi, Chang Liu, Yi-Yuan Wei, Xiao-Ting Li, Lin Shen, Zhi-Hao Lu, Ying-Shi Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:Cancer Imaging
Subjects:
Esophageal squamous cell cancer
X-ray computed tomography
Esophageal fistula
Risk factor
Chemoradiotherapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40644-022-00490-2

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