Brief Article
Copyright ©2012 Baishideng.
World J Gastrointest Oncol. May 15, 2012; 4(5): 103-108
Published online May 15, 2012. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v4.i5.103
Table 2 First site of esophageal cancer relapse following esophagectomy
Relapse siten (%)
Brain9 (21)
Peritoneum3 (7)
Esophageal remnants, paraesophageal lymph nodes or mediastinum (locoregional relapse)13 (30)
Lungs8 (19)
Liver6 (14)
Bone4 (9)