Differences in the multimodal treatment of gastric cancer: East versus west Journal Article


Authors: Russo, A.; Li, P.; Strong, V. E.
Article Title: Differences in the multimodal treatment of gastric cancer: East versus west
Abstract: There has been a great deal of interest about varying treatment paradigms of gastric cancer in Eastern and Western countries. Differences in tumor biology, screening initiatives, surgical approach, extent of lymphadenectomy, and neoadjuvant versus adjuvant chemotherapy regimens have been studied and documented in the literature. The purpose of this review is to give an updated report on the current status and management differences in the treatment of gastric cancer between Eastern and Western countries. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Keywords: gastric cancer; gastric adenocarcinoma; western; eastern
Journal Title: Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume: 115
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0022-4790
Publisher: Wiley Blackwell  
Date Published: 2017-04-01
Start Page: 603
End Page: 614
Language: English
DOI: 10.1002/jso.24517
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 28181265
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 1 June 2017 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Vivian Strong
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  2. Ashley Elizabeth Russo
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  3. Ping Li
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