Outcomes of lymphadenectomy for lymph node recurrence after esophagectomy or definitive chemoradiotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus.

摘要

Secondary or salvage lymphadenectomy can be performed safely in the selected patients. Secondary lymphadenectomy achieves locoregional disease control and results in a favorable long-term outcome, particularly for cervical node recurrence. Further large-scale cohort studies are needed to determine the prognostic significance of salvage lymphadenectomy after definitive chemoradiotherapy.