The pattern of cervical lymph node metastasis in thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma may affect the target decision for definitive radiotherapy

Metastasis to lymph nodes is a key determinant of thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (TE-SCC) prognosis. We sought to identify factors linked with cervical lymph node metastasis, which could be used to inform the decision of surgical and definitive radiotherapy.

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