Radical esophagectomy in elderly patients with esophageal cancer

Conclusion Esophagectomy in elderly patients with esophageal cancer can yield an acceptable outcome and fewer complications than esophagectomy in younger patients. Although reserved physiological functions are typically limited in elderly patients relative to younger patients, elderly patients with resectable esophageal cancer should not be denied esophagectomy.
Source: Formosan Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research