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ReviewWorld journal of surgery2017

Multidisciplinary Approach to the Management of Esophageal Malignancies.

Ranjit Joseph, Shachar Laks, Michael Meyers, Autumn J McRee

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Review in World journal of surgery, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Pediatric Thyroid Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Improves Adherence of Radioactive Iodine Treatment According to National Guidelines.Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · 2025
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4 authors.

Ranjit JosephDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, The University of North Carolina, 170 Manning Drive, CB #7305, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA.
Shachar LaksDepartment of Surgery, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Michael MeyersDepartment of Surgery, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Autumn J McReeDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, The University of North Carolina, 170 Manning Drive, CB #7305, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA. autumn_mcree@med.unc.edu.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionA multidisciplinary approach in the management of complex malignancies is becoming more common, and likewise, adopting such an approach to the care of patients with locally advanced esophageal is recommended in order to optimize clinical outcomes.

methodsIn this review, we discuss both the surgical and medical oncology perspectives in the management of patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer. We review the data supporting the current standard-of-care approach, namely trimodality therapy with neoadjuvant chemo-radiotherapy followed by surgery. Other aspects of managing these patients including the control of dysphagia and pain as well as nutritional support are discussed. Finally, we review data that support the importance of incorporating a multidisciplinary streamlined approach in the management of these patients.

resultsRather than having patients see each provider separately, a multidisciplinary approach to esophageal cancer allows for the seamless flow of communication and proactive management of the patient's symptoms. These benefits include increasing the likelihood of evidence-based decision making, shorter time to treatment, and increased patient quality of life, all of which can result in improved patient outcomes.

conclusionThe use of a multidisciplinary team can lead to a more accurate staging paradigm and thereby, better management decisions that translate to improved clinical outcomes. Therefore, optimizing the multidisciplinary approach for the care of patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer is essential for successful and individualized patient care.

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ChemoradiotherapyEsophageal NeoplasmsHumansNeoadjuvant TherapyPhysician's RoleSurgeons

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PMID28361298

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