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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2020

Follow-up study on symptom distress in esophageal cancer patients undergoing repeated dilation.

Li Liu, Qian-Wen Liu, Xiao-Dan Wu, Shu-Yue Liu, Hui-Jiao Cao, Yu-Tong Hong, Hui-Ying Qin

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Article in World journal of clinical cases, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06366685 (Development and Initial Application of a Combined Exercise and Psychological Intervention Program for Patients After Esophagectomy), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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NCT06366685 naunknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2024, after this paper: background citation

Development and Initial Application of a Combined Exercise and Psychological Intervention Program for Patients After Esophagectomy

TypeinterventionalSponsorMengmeng YuanRan2024 to 2025Enrolled60ConditionsEsophageal Cancer, Exercise Training, Psychotherapy, RehabilitationArmsExercise and Psychological Intervention
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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Li LiuThoracic Department, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China.
Qian-Wen LiuState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China.
Xiao-Dan WuState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China.
Shu-Yue LiuState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China.
Hui-Jiao CaoState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China.
Yu-Tong HongThoracic Department, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China.
Hui-Ying QinState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China.
Sun Yat-sen University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRepeated endoscopic probe dilatation is the most preferred treatment for esophageal stenosis which may cause high levels of symptom distress in the patient's home rehabilitation stage.

aimTo explore the changes in the symptom distress level and its correlation with the dilation effect in patients with esophageal carcinoma undergoing repeated dilations for lumen stenosis.

methodsThe difference (R2-R1) between the diameter of the esophageal stenosis opening (R1) of the patients before dilation (R1) and after dilation (R2) was calculated to describe the extent and expansion of the esophageal stenosis before and after dilation. The M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory was used to describe the symptom distress level of patients with dilation intermittence during their stay at home and to explore the correlation between the dilation effect and symptom distress level.

resultsThe diameter of the esophagus (R1) increased before each dilation in patients undergoing esophageal dilation (

conclusionIn patients who have undergone repeated dilations, better effect stands for lower symptom distress level and the increase in symptom distress has a prompt effect on the severity of the next occurrence of restenosis.

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Dilation effectDilation of esophageal stenosisEsophageal carcinomaLumen stenosisRepeated dilationSymptom distress

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