Details of the management of 645 consecutive patients diagnosed with esophageal cancer
| . | 1991–1997 . | 1998–2003 . |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of patients | 342 | 303 |
| Referred to multidisciplinary team | 0 | 183 (60) |
| Number of patients undergoing surgery with curative intent | 77 (23%) | 67 (22) |
| R0 esophagectomy | 54 (16) | 53 (17) |
| Radical radiotherapy | 2 (0.5) | 15 (5)* |
| Palliative chemo/radiotherapy | 8 (2) | 55 (18)** |
| Esophageal stent | 72 (21) | 51 (17) |
| Palliative care only | 183 (54) | 115 (38)** |
| . | 1991–1997 . | 1998–2003 . |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of patients | 342 | 303 |
| Referred to multidisciplinary team | 0 | 183 (60) |
| Number of patients undergoing surgery with curative intent | 77 (23%) | 67 (22) |
| R0 esophagectomy | 54 (16) | 53 (17) |
| Radical radiotherapy | 2 (0.5) | 15 (5)* |
| Palliative chemo/radiotherapy | 8 (2) | 55 (18)** |
| Esophageal stent | 72 (21) | 51 (17) |
| Palliative care only | 183 (54) | 115 (38)** |
Details of the management of 645 consecutive patients diagnosed with esophageal cancer
| . | 1991–1997 . | 1998–2003 . |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of patients | 342 | 303 |
| Referred to multidisciplinary team | 0 | 183 (60) |
| Number of patients undergoing surgery with curative intent | 77 (23%) | 67 (22) |
| R0 esophagectomy | 54 (16) | 53 (17) |
| Radical radiotherapy | 2 (0.5) | 15 (5)* |
| Palliative chemo/radiotherapy | 8 (2) | 55 (18)** |
| Esophageal stent | 72 (21) | 51 (17) |
| Palliative care only | 183 (54) | 115 (38)** |
| . | 1991–1997 . | 1998–2003 . |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of patients | 342 | 303 |
| Referred to multidisciplinary team | 0 | 183 (60) |
| Number of patients undergoing surgery with curative intent | 77 (23%) | 67 (22) |
| R0 esophagectomy | 54 (16) | 53 (17) |
| Radical radiotherapy | 2 (0.5) | 15 (5)* |
| Palliative chemo/radiotherapy | 8 (2) | 55 (18)** |
| Esophageal stent | 72 (21) | 51 (17) |
| Palliative care only | 183 (54) | 115 (38)** |
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