Pre-operative induction chemotherapy for small cell carcinoma of the oesophagus: a case report.
Induction chemotherapy was prescribed to a patient who had locally advanced small cell carcinoma of the oesophagus which was considered to be irresectable on presentation. Significant tumour downstaging was observed and the patient remains recurrence free 16 months after a successful Ivor-Lewis oesophagectomy.
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Department of Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D002945:Cisplatin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D018572:Disease-Free Survival; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D005472:Fluorouracil / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012074:Remission Induction; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D002945:Cisplatin; D005472:Fluorouracil