Chagasic Megaesophagus–Associated Carcinoma: Clinical Pattern and Outcomes

Chagasic Megaesophagus–Associated Carcinoma: Clinical Pattern and Outcomes

PURPOSE: Approximately 4% to 10% of patients diagnosed with Chagas-induced megaesophagus disease develop esophageal carcinoma. However, the natural history and clinical pattern of this entity are not well described. METHODS: Herein, we retrospectively analyzed 593 patients with esophageal carcinoma...

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Main Authors: Mariane C.L. Martins, Daniela L. Miyazaki, Camila C.T. Gabiatti, Leandro P. Silva, Lígia T. Macedo, Nádia S. Siqueira, Nelson A. Andreollo, José B.C. Carvalheira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society of Clinical Oncology 2019-08-01
Series:Journal of Global Oncology
Online Access:http://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JGO.19.00143

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