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Lymphovascular invasion as an independent prognostic indicator in radically resected thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Zhen Wang, Peng Chen, Feng Wang, Liyan Lin, Shuoyan Liu

Thoracic Cancer · 2018 · 23 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

Our results suggest that LVI is an independent prognostic indicator in radically resected thoracic ESCC. LVI could potentially supplement the pN ESCC staging system. ESCC patients with LVI could be staged at more advanced pN classifications.

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