Endoscopic ultrasound is inadequate to determine which T1/T2 esophageal tumors are candidates for endoluminal therapies. [electronic resource]
- The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Feb 2014
- 765-71: Discussion 771-3 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article
1097-685X
10.1016/j.jtcvs.2013.10.003 doi
Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Carcinoma--diagnostic imaging Catheter Ablation Decision Support Techniques Endosonography Esophageal Neoplasms--diagnostic imaging Esophagectomy--adverse effects Female Hospital Mortality Hospitals, High-Volume Humans Lymphatic Metastasis Male Michigan Middle Aged Neoplasm Invasiveness Neoplasm Staging Patient Selection Postoperative Complications--mortality Predictive Value of Tests Retrospective Studies Risk Factors Time Factors Treatment Outcome