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Oral Environment of Esophageal Cancer Patients, the Incidence of Complications, and Long-Term Prognoses

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Recent studies have increasingly indicated that postoperative complications after esophagectomy are correlated with poor long-term prognoses, making it crucial to prevent such complications. Based on our studies, we believe that central to this issue is the finding that among esophageal cancer patients who experience postoperative complications and have poor long-term prognoses there is a high incidence of poor oral environments. Here we review the results of our basic and clinical research studies, as well as evidence from other institutions, on the oral environment of esophageal cancer patients and its association with the incidence of complications and long-term prognoses. We hope these findings, which suggest "improving the oral environment of esophageal cancer patients can reduce the incidence of postoperative complications and improve long-term prognoses", will gain consensus and lead to safer esophageal cancer surgery.

Source: Current Oncology

DOI: 10.3390/curroncol33020086

Authors: Yusuke Sato, Hiroki Nikawa, Akiyuki Wakita, Yushi Nagaki, Hiroshi Takano, Kazuhiro Imai

Institutions: Akita University, Akita University Hospital, Hiroshima University

Language: English

Topic: Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,654