@article{JTD2463,
author = {Wayne L. Hofstetter},
title = {Salvage esophagectomy},
journal = {Journal of Thoracic Disease},
volume = {6},
number = {Suppl 3},
year = {2014},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer are treated with definitive chemoradiation (dCXRT) for a number of reasons. Some patients are never referred to a surgeon for a con-versation about surgery, others decline surgery, and some are not candidates for surgery due to a sag in performance status secondary to therapy. Regardless of method of arrival at dCXRT, the risk of local/regional recurrence during follow-up is significant. Many of these patients are faced with limited options for therapy once dCXRT has failed. Salvage esoph-agectomy has historically been considered a morbid procedure and poor choice for local/ regional recurrence. This chapter reviews the recent literature arguing the relevance of salvage resection. We recommend that any patient suffering from persistent or recurrent lo-cal/regional only disease after dCXRT should be referred to an experienced esophageal center to consider surgical options.},
issn = {2077-6624}, url = {https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/2463}
}