Concurrent chemoradiotherapy combined with enteral nutrition support: a radical treatment strategy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients with malignant fistulae.

Li MaGuang-Yu LuoYu-Feng RenBo QiuHong YangChun-Xia XieSong-Ran LiuShi-Liang LiuZhao-Lin ChenQun LiJian-Hua FuMeng-Zhong LiuYong-Hong HuWen-Feng YeHui Liu

Published in: Chinese journal of cancer (2017)

CCRT combined with enteral nutrition support is effective for ESCC patients with malignant fistulae. Patients have an increased potential to be cured, especially those who experience complete response and have an increase in NRS score. Careful observation and nutrition support are required for patients with advanced T-category ESCC who undergo CCRT.

Keyphrases

physical activity
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
locally advanced
newly diagnosed
rectal cancer
peritoneal dialysis
radiation therapy