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RESEARCH PRODUCT
The dawning of perioperative care in esophageal cancer
Perikles SimonBoris Jansen-winkelnDaniel PfirrmannInes Gockelsubject
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicinemedicine.medical_specialtybusiness.industrymedicine.medical_treatmentMEDLINECancer030230 surgeryEsophageal cancermedicine.disease03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineQuality of lifePhysical functioningEsophagectomy030220 oncology & carcinogenesisPerioperative careCohortPhysical therapyMedicinebusinessIntensive care medicinedescription
The currently published paper “ Reduced fitness and physical functioning are long-term sequelae after curative treatment for esophageal cancer: a matched control study ” by Gannon et al . (1) focuses on a highly relevant topic of esophageal surgery, which has been greatly under-addressed in the past. Objective data on physical performance outcomes and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of disease-free survivors after esophagectomy for cancer compared with a noncancer control group are rare (1). Data by Gannon et al . clearly show that disease-free survivors of curative esophageal cancer treatment display a significant compromise in physical functioning as compared to the control group, highlighting the multiple, complex rehabilitative needs of this cohort (1).
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-01 | Journal of Thoracic Disease |