The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Mar 2023
Editorial CommentCommentary: Better genetics, less pathology.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Mar 2023
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyPrognostic value of recurrence pattern in locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: Results from the phase III trial NEOCRTEC5010.
The prognosis of patients with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with different recurrence backgrounds is highly heterogeneous. This study aims to explore the effects of recurrence patterns on prognosis. ⋯ Prerecurrence primary tumor stage is inaccurate in predicting postrecurrence survival. In contrast, recurrence patterns can guide follow-up while also predicting postrecurrence survival. NCRT prolongs disease-free survival but is associated with a worse prognosis in patients with recurrence, especially early recurrence.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Mar 2023
Meta AnalysisCoronary artery bypass with single versus multiple arterial grafts in women: A meta-analysis.
The study objective was to investigate the impact of multiple arterial grafting on long-term all-cause mortality in women undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting. ⋯ The use of multiple arterial grafting in women undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting is associated with lower long-term mortality, although the difference is mostly driven by small series. Further studies, including randomized trials, are needed to evaluate the efficacy of multiple arterial grafting in women undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.