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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2008; 14(32): 5084-5089
Published online Aug 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.5084
Table 4 Distribution of lymph node metastatic locations
Metastatic locationPatients with negative lymph node (n)Patients with positive lymph node (n)Frequency of nodal metastases (%)
Upper mediastinum601317.8
Middle mediastinum581520.5
Lower mediastinum433041.1
Upper abdomen482534.2