ArticleUnited European gastroenterology journal2017
Argon plasma coagulation compared with stent placement in the palliative treatment of inoperable oesophageal cancer.
Article in United European gastroenterology journal, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Palliation of dysphagia in patients with non-curable esophageal cancer - a retrospective Danish study from a highly specialized center.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Au-Pt Nanoparticle Formulation as a Radiosensitizer for Radiotherapy with Dual Effects.International journal of nanomedicine · 2021Article
- Argon plasma coagulation for superficial squamous cell carcinoma in the residual esophagus after esophagectomy.Esophagus : official journal of the Japan Esophageal Society · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundSelf-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) are the main palliative modality used in inoperable oesophageal cancer. Other palliative modalities, including argon plasma coagulation (APC), have also been used.
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to assess the relative efficacy of SEMS and APC regarding the survival of patients with inoperable oesophageal cancer, not receiving chemo/radiotherapy.
methodsSingle centre, retrospective analysis of all patients (
resultsType of treatment was the only statistically significant factor affecting survival, after disease stage stratification (hazard ratio (HR): 1.36, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.13-1.65 of SEMS over APC,
conclusionsAPC is a promising palliation modality in inoperable oesophageal cancer, when patients are not candidates for chemo-radiotherapy. A randomized controlled trial will be needed to confirm those results.
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