Usefulness of endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in elderly patients: a single-center retrospective cohort study
ConclusionsEndoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in elderly patients is as safe as that for young patients. The evaluation of Charlson Comorbidity Index was considered to help estimate the prognosis of elderly patients.
Source: Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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