Roman L D, Kotiv B N, Bisenkov L N, Shostka K G, Kostiuk I P
Vopr Onkol. 2009;55(1):56-9.
A 20-year experience of treatment of 633 patients with cancer of the thoracic esophagus has been evaluated. Far advanced disease was diagnosed in 384 (60.7%). Radical, palliative and symptomatic surgery was performed in 421 (66.5%), 44. (6.9%) and 168 (26.6%), respectively. No significant differences were reported between the immediate results of radical and palliative treatment. Since survival and quality of life after palliative resection appeared to be better than after symptomatic surgery, the former should be recommended for use in clinic.
对633例胸段食管癌患者长达20年的治疗经验进行了评估。384例（60.7%）被诊断为晚期疾病。分别有421例（66.5%）、44例（6.9%）和168例（26.6%）接受了根治性、姑息性和对症手术。根治性治疗和姑息性治疗的近期结果未见显著差异。由于姑息性切除术后的生存率和生活质量似乎优于对症手术后，因此临床上应推荐使用前者。
