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Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio is an independent predictor of chemoradiotherapy-related esophageal fistula in esophageal cancer patients

Dong Han, Jiajia Zhang, Jingjing Zhao, Tongda Lei, Xi Chen, Tian Zhang, Hui Wei, Yong Guan, Jing Wang, Wencheng Zhang,

Annals of Translational Medicine · 2020 · 23 citations · 26 references

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PLR is an independent predictive indicator for EC patients who receive CRT. These findings will help to facilitate individual risk stratification for the development of EF in patients with EC.

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