BACKGROUND: Regional lymph node (LN) involvement is one of the most important
predictors of survival for patients with esophageal cancer. The current staging classification …

BACKGROUND The presence of lymph node (LN) metastases in esophageal cancer has
important prognostic and treatment implications. However, the optimal number of LNs that …

Abstract Objective The current American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system for
esophageal cancer is based on lymph node location, irrespective of the number of involved …

BACKGROUND: The incidence of carcinoma of the distal esophagus and GE junction is
rapidly increasing. A large single-center experience was reviewed to determine the impact …

Background Using a large data set, we investigated the impact of the number of resected
and involved lymph nodes on overall survival for patients with esophageal cancer. Methods …

Background The prognostic value of metastatic lymph node ratio (LNR) is still controversial
in esophageal cancer. Aim This study aimed to compare the impact of AJCC N staging …

BACKGROUND: A ratio between pathologic and examined lymph nodes may have
predictive relevance in esophageal cancer. We sought to determine the prognostic value of …

Abstract Background The current American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging
system for esophageal cancer does not define the minimum number of lymph nodes (LNs) …

Objective: To investigate whether the number of lymph nodes metastasis (LNMs) and the
ratio between metastatic and examined lymph nodes (LNs) are better prognostic factors …

Abstract Background and Objectives: Lymph node involvement adversely affects the survival
of patients with esophageal cancer. We retrospectively investigated whether the number of …