The objective of this prospective, nonrandomized study was to evaluate the immediate and long-term results of first-line chemotherapy and possible surgery in locally advanced, presumably T4 squamous cell esophageal cancer.
First-line chemotherapy improves the resection rate and long-term survival of locally advanced (T4, any N, M0) squamous cell carcinoma of the thoracic esophagus: final report on 163 consecutive patients with 5-year follow-up / E. Ancona, A. Ruol, C. Castoro, V. Chiarion-Sileni, S. Merigliano, S. Santi, L. Bonavina, A. Peracchia. - In: ANNALS OF SURGERY. - ISSN 0003-4932. - 226:6(1997 Dec), pp. 714-23; discussion 723-4-724.
Titolo: | First-line chemotherapy improves the resection rate and long-term survival of locally advanced (T4, any N, M0) squamous cell carcinoma of the thoracic esophagus: final report on 163 consecutive patients with 5-year follow-up |
Autori: | BONAVINA, LUIGI (Penultimo) |
Parole Chiave: | Neoplasm Staging; Combined Modality Therapy; Esophageal Neoplasms; Humans; Prognosis; Palliative Care; Aged; Prospective Studies; Cisplatin; Fluorouracil; Adult; Treatment Outcome; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Middle Aged; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Female; Male; Survival Analysis |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore MED/18 - Chirurgia Generale |
Data di pubblicazione: | dic-1997 |
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Tipologia: | Article (author) |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00000658-199712000-00008 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su periodico |