Can miniprobe endoscopic ultrasound accurately stage esophageal cancer and guide therapeutic decisions in the era of neoadjuvant therapy?
T Meister, HS Heinzow, H Seifert, T Wehrmann, T Kucharztik, D Domagk · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2012 · Heft 07
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tobiasmeister@gmx.de Background: Despite recent advancements in imaging techniques adequate diagnostics of esophageal lesions is still challenging. Accurate staging of tumors of the esophagus is a precondition for a targeted therapy. In this multicenter study we report our results of miniprobe EUS in preoperative staging of esophageal lesions in guiding treatment decisions. Methods: 210 patients recruited from five German centers (Münster, Oldenburg, Hannover, Wiesbaden and Lüneburg) suspicious for esophageal tumor were eventually included. 47 patients were excluded due to prior neoadjuvant therapy. 20 Patients…
