Adjuvant (Postoperative) Therapy for Esophageal Cancer Journal Article


Authors: Ku, G. Y.; Ilson, D. H.
Article Title: Adjuvant (Postoperative) Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
Abstract: This article focuses on adjuvant (postoperative) strategies for locally advanced esophageal cancers. Results of completed phase III trials of postoperative therapy for locally advanced adenocarcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) of the esophagus and gastroesophageal (GE) junction are summarized. Several postoperative and perioperative strategies have been shown to improve survival by approximately 15% when compared with surgery alone for adenocarcinomas of the esophagus and GE junction. On the other hand, all proven strategies for resectable SCCs involve preoperative treatment, and there are no validated strategies for the postoperative treatment of SCC. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.
Keywords: chemotherapy; chemoradiation; esophageal cancer; adjuvant; gastroesophageal junction cancer
Journal Title: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
Volume: 23
Issue: 4
ISSN: 1547-4127
Publisher: W.B. Saunders Co-Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 2013-11-01
Start Page: 525
End Page: 533
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2013.07.008
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 24199702
DOI/URL:
Notes: --- - "Export Date: 2 December 2013" - "CODEN: TSCHC" - "Source: Scopus"
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