Safe and curative modified two-stage operation for T4 esophageal cancer after definitive chemoradiotherapy: a case report.

Tasuku MatsumotoKazuhiro NomaNaoaki MaedaTakuya KatoKazuya MoriwakeKento KawasakiMasashi HashimotoShunsuke TanabeYasuhiro ShirakawaToshiyoshi Fujiwara

Published in: Surgical case reports (2023)

A standard curative strategy could be difficult for EC with T4 invasion due to differences in the invaded organs, presence of complications, and patient condition. Therefore, patient-tailored treatment plans are needed, including a modified two-stage operation.

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