Long-term survival from adenocarcinoma of the esophagus after transthoracic and transhiatal esophagectomy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The effects of transthoracic or transhiatal esophagectomy on the long-term survival of patients who had adenocarcinoma of the esophagus were compared, as were factors applicable in preoperative stratification of patient treatment.<...

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Main Authors: Ovrebo Kjell K, Lie Stein A, Laerum Ole D, Svanes Knut, Viste Asgaut
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/130