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Apr 2017 Issue
LOCALLY ADVANCED ESOPHAGEAL CANCER: STATE OF THE ART
Published on Apr 15, 2017
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Abstract
Esophageal cancer is an important cause of death worldwide, with an increasing incidence in adenocarcinoma subtype in western countries. Although complete surgical resection remains the cornerstone of the treatment for resectable disease, long-term results are poor. Multimodal therapy improves survival, nevertheless the optimal therapeutic approach remains controversial. In this review, we will discuss the treatment of localized esophageal cancer, the evidence of the different multimodal approaches and finally we will propose a treatment algorithm.
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Elena Asensio Martinez, Alejandra Magdaleno, Maria Del Carmen Ors, Maria Ballester, Marta Llopis, Alvaro Javier Arroyo, Javier Gallego Plazas
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