학술논문
Comparative study on recurrence pattern and treatment method after radical esophagectomy for esophageal cancer
Document Type
Journal Article
Author
Source
The Journal of Medical Investigation. 2021, 68(1.2):129
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1343-1420
1349-6867
1349-6867
Abstract
Results : Ninety two percent of all recurrent cases were observed within two years after radical esophagectomy. Locoregional recurrence, distant recurrence, and mixed recurrence were observed in 38 (35%), 56 (51%), and 16 (14%) cases, respectively. Patients with lymph node metastasis showed a significantly longer survival in comparison to those with metastasis to other organs (p = 0.0032). When analyzed using the treatment method, patients who underwent surgery (only surgery or additional postoperative chemotherapy) exhibited better survival in comparison to those who underwent other treatments. Discussion : Detailed and strict follow-up within two years are necessary in cases with deeper than muscular invasion, cases with extensive lymph node metastasis, or cases with lymphatic or vascular invasion. J. Med. Invest. 68 : 129-135, February, 2021