Transhiatal and transthoracic resection in adenocarcinoma of the esophagus: Does the operative approach have an influence on the long-term prognosis?

Transhiatal and transthoracic resection in adenocarcinoma of the esophagus: Does the operative approach have an influence on the long-term prognosis?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The goal of the present analysis was to investigate the long-term prognosis for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus treated with either the transhiatal (TH) or the transthoracic (TT) operative approach.</p> <p>Methods</p&g...

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Main Authors: Kneist Werner, Messow Claudia M, Heckhoff Sina, Gockel Ines, Junginger Theodor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-06-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/3/1/40

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