Zhonghua zhong liu za zhi [Chinese journal of oncology]
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Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi · Nov 2007
[CT image features of 46 cases with pneumonic-type lung cancers].
To analyze the CT image features of pneumonic-type lung cancer and to reduce misdiagnosis. ⋯ CT findings including lower lobe distribution, homogeneous consolidation, narrow air bronchogram, well defined ground-glass and CT angiogram are helpful in differentiating pneumonic-type lung cancer from various kinds of infection. However, most of CT manifestations of pneumonic-type lung cancer are not specific. Therefore, it's necessary to combine CT findings with other clinical data when making diagnosis.
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Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi · Oct 2007
[Prognosis of locally advanced non small cell lung cancer treated with three dimentional conformal radiotherapy].
To summarize our experience and evaluate the prognostic factors of locally advanced non small cell lung cancer (LA-NSCLC) treated with three dimentional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT). ⋯ Three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy is effective in the treatment of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer with acceptable complications. Karnofsky performance status is the only independent prognositic factor.
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Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi · Oct 2007
[Weekly paclitaxel and carboplatin with concurrent three dimensional conformal radiotherapy for locally advanced non small cell lung cancer].
To evaluate the toxicity and efficacy of weekly chemotherapy of paclitaxel and carboplatin with concurrent three dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT)for locally advanced non small cell lung cancer(NSCLC). ⋯ Our data indicate that concurrent chemoradiotherapy is safe and effective for locally advanced non small cell lung cancer. Concurrent chemoradiotherapy may be helpful in improving response and survival than sequential one, but no significant difference is observed between two groups in this series(P > 0.05). Further randomized prospective study is still needed to prove it.
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Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi · Aug 2007
[Influence of number of removed lymph nodes on the TNM staging and survival in advanced esophageal carcinoma].
To evaluate the impact of total number of removed regional lymph nodes (LN) during esophagectomy on TNM staging and long-term survival. ⋯ A large series of retrospective study on advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the thoracic esophagus demonstrates that the number of metastatic LN is an important prognostic factor, therefore, it should be considered when refining UICC-TNM classification for esophageal cancer. If the total number of LN removed during each esophagectomy is less than 6, the occult positive regional LN might be missed, resulting in an inaccurate N classification and incorrect staging. Removal of > or = LN for each esophageal cancer patient during esophagectomy recommended by UICC is rational and should be complied with.