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World J Clin Oncol. Mar 24, 2022; 13(3): 159-167
Published online Mar 24, 2022. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v13.i3.159
Published online Mar 24, 2022. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v13.i3.159
Evidence-based approach to the treatment of esophagogastric junction tumors
Francisco Schlottmann, María A Casas, Department of Surgery, Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C1118AAT, Argentina
Daniela Molena, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, United States
Author contributions: Schlottmann F, Casas MA, and Molena D contributed to conception and design, acquisition of data, drafting of the article, and final approval of the version to be published.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Francisco Schlottmann, MD, Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires, Av. Pueyrredón 1640, Buenos Aires C1118AAT, Argentina. fschlottmann@hotmail.com
Received: April 4, 2021
Peer-review started: April 4, 2021
First decision: June 4, 2021
Revised: June 14, 2021
Accepted: February 15, 2022
Article in press: February 15, 2022
Published online: March 24, 2022
Peer-review started: April 4, 2021
First decision: June 4, 2021
Revised: June 14, 2021
Accepted: February 15, 2022
Article in press: February 15, 2022
Published online: March 24, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: Management of patients with esophagogastric junction tumors is challenging. Several surgical approaches and systemic therapies are currently available to treat these patients. This evidence-based review will help determining the optimal treatment for this complex disease.