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Title:

Limited surgical resection and jejunal interposition for early adenocarcinoma of the distal esophagus.

Document type:
Journal Article; Review
Author(s):
Stein, HJ; Hütter, J; Feith, M; von Rahden, BH
Abstract:
The need for radical resection and extensive lymphadenectomy for early adenocarcinoma of the distal esophagus has recently been challenged. Limited surgical resection and endoscopic mucosal ablation techniques are increasingly proposed and used as less invasive alternatives. Available data indicate that a limited resection of the distal esophagus and esophagogastric junction with jejunal interposition is associated with less morbidity and mortality, provides similar oncologic results, and offers...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
Year:
2007
Journal volume:
19
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
72-8
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1053/j.semtcvs.2006.11.005
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17403461
Print-ISSN:
1043-0679
TUM Institution:
Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik
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