Annals of surgical oncology

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Ann. Surg. Oncol. · Mar 2011

An elevated body mass index does not reduce survival after esophagectomy for cancer.

Incidences of esophageal cancer and obesity are both rising in the United States. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of elevated body mass index on outcomes after esophagectomy for cancer. ⋯ In our experience, an elevated BMI did not reduce overall and disease-free survivals after esophagectomy for cancer.

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