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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 15, 1997; 3(2): 123-126
Published online Jun 15, 1997. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v3.i2.123
Published online Jun 15, 1997. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v3.i2.123
Table 1 Reasons for administering radiotherapy to 180 patients with esophageal cancer accepted for surgery
| Reason | No. | % |
| Poor cardiac function | 21 | 11.7 |
| Poor pulmonary function | 36 | 20.0 |
| Poor general condition | 9 | 5.0 |
| Senility (68-81 yr) | 32 | 17.7 |
| Refusal by patient or spouse | 82 | 45.6 |
| Total | 180 | 100.0 |
- Citation: Chen DF, Yang ZY, Yin WB. Radiotherapy of 180 cases of operable esophageal carcinoma. World J Gastroenterol 1997; 3(2): 123-126
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v3/i2/123.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v3.i2.123