Abstract
Because long survival after resection of esophageal carcinoma is uncommon, second esophageal cancers are rare. We report the case of a patient in whom adenocarcinoma developed within residual Barrett's esophagus 19 years after esophagectomy for stage IIb Barrett's adenocarcinoma. Implications relative to the type of operation and adequacy of resection are discussed. Long-term survival after Barrett's adenocarcinoma may occur more often if surveillance protocols achieve their aim. Questions concerning the management of such patients are identified.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1796-1798 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine