Surgical Outcomes of Cervical Esophageal Cancer: A Single-Center Experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical esophageal cancer is a rare malignancy that requires specialized care. While definitive chemoradiation is the standard treatment approach, surgery remains a valuable option for certain patients. This study examined the surgical outcomes of patients with cervical esophageal cancer.

Methods

The study involved a retrospective review and analysis of 24 patients with cervical esophageal cancer. These patients underwent surgical resection between September 1994 and December 2018.

Results

The mean age of the patients was 61.0±10.2 years, and 22 (91.7%) of them were male. Furthermore, 21 patients (87.5%) had T3 or T4 tumors, and 11 (45.8%) exhibited lymph node metastasis. Gastric pull-up with esophagectomy was performed for 19 patients (79.2%), while 5 (20

SUBMITTER: Lee Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10792376 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature