For patients with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) who have undergone chemoradiotherapy (CRT), deciding on the best treatment approach can be challenging. A new study looked at 68 patients with advanced ESCC to compare the outcomes of different surgical options after CRT.
The study found that patients who had a palliative esophagectomy (PE) with retrosternal reconstruction had better outcomes compared to those who had an open-close (OC) procedure. Patients who had PE had a shorter hospital stay (16.5 vs. 28.8 days) and a higher 2-year survival rate (9.6% vs. 0%).
This suggests that PE with retrosternal reconstruction may be a feasible option for patients with this type of cancer, offering them a chance for improved survival and recovery. You can read the full study for more details here.
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