Development and validation of a nomogram model for the prediction of 4L lymph node metastasis in thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Development and validation of a nomogram model for the prediction of 4L lymph node metastasis in thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

ObjectivesThe left tracheobronchial (4L) lymph nodes (LNs) are considered as regional LNs for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), but there is a controversy about routine prophylactic 4L LN dissection for all resectable ESCCs. This study aimed to develop a nomogram for preoperative prediction...

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Main Authors: Lei Xu, Jia Guo, Shu Qi, Hou-nai Xie, Xiu-feng Wei, Yong-kui Yu, Ping Cao, Rui-xiang Zhang, Xian-kai Chen, Yin Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:
left tracheobronchial (4L) lymph nodes
lymphadenectomy
nomogram
lymph node metastases
esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2022.887047/full

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