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Jul 2026
Prediction of anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: a nomogram study integrating systemic inflammation indices and clinical factors
Background Esophageal cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Anastomotic leakage (AL) following esophagectomy is a major postoperative complication that significantly impacts patient outcomes, including mortality, morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and increased healthcare cos...
Ruonan Tan, Lili Guo, Saitian Li et al.
· Frontiers in Oncology · 0 citations