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Prognostic impact of microscopic positive margin in gastric cancer patients

T. Nagata, Daisuke Ichikawa, Shuhei Komatsu, Koji Inoue, Atsushi Shiozaki, Hitoshi Fujiwara, Kazuma Okamoto, Chohei Sakakura, Eigo Otsuji

Journal of Surgical Oncology · 2011 · 70 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

Microscopic positive margin was found to be an independent prognostic factor in gastric cancer patients. The status of the surgical margin might provide useful information for selecting additional treatments and performing intensive follow-up.

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