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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 7 Influence of reasons for rejecting surgery on result of radiotherapy in operable esophageal carcinoma
| Causes of rejecting surgery | 5-year survival rate | |
| n | % | |
| Poor cardiac function | 4/21 | 19 |
| Poor pulmonary function | 5/36 | 14 |
| Poor general condition | 0/9 | 0 |
| Senility | 7/32 | 22 |
| Patient refusal | 26/82 | 32 |
| Total | 42/180 | 23 |
- 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