Diseases of the Esophagus
P1.086. Impact of Surgery Versus Non-Surgery on the Prognosis of Esophageal Cancer Patients With Clinically Identified Metastatic Supraclavicular Lymph Nodes
Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Adjuvant and Neo-Adjuvant Therapies Background The clinical significance of supraclavicular lymph node (SCLN) involvement in esophageal cancer remains controversial. The role of surgery in managing patients with SCLN metastases remains uncertain. This study evaluates the prognostic outcomes of patients with SCLN-positive esophageal cancer who received either surgical or nonsurgical treatment, aiming to develop evidence-based management strategies for this subgroup. Methods A retros …