Tracheoesophageal groove huge lymph node metastasis of esophageal carcinoma 15 cases report

Objective To evaluate the value and effect of CT and radiotherapy in diagnosis of tracheoesophageal groove lymph node metastasis of esophageal cancer. Methods From March 1992 to May 2002, 15 cases of tracheoesophageal groove lymph node metastasis of esophageal cancer were treated with radiotherapy, among them, 3 cases stereotactic radiotherapy was used, with dose of 65Gy . Results Local changes complete response rate was 100% for the cases of fulfill radiotherapy. 12 cases survived 6 to 18 months, median ...