Year: 2009
Type: editorial
Abstract: In this issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology Dr. Wouters et al. add further evidence that outcomes for patients undergoing esophagectomy are improved when their surgery is done in a high-volume center.This is an extremely important and timely manuscript for several reasons.First, esophageal cancer, particularly esophageal adenocarcinoma, continues to have the fastest rising incidence in the USA and many Western countries. 1Further, the precursor condition for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, Barrett's esophagus, is also increasing. 2 Surveillance
Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology
Author: Steven DeMeester
Institution: University of Southern California
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,590
OpenAlex ID: W1981169742