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Factors influencing survival in advanced gastric cancer

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    Abstract

    Even though the incidence of gastric carcinoma is decreasing, the prognosis remains poor. A review of 88 patients with advanced gastric cancer was evaluated by univariate and multivariate analysis to determine prognostic factors. Univariate analysis showed that both 'curative' resection (P = 0.006) and adjuvant chemotherapy (P = 0.02) were important therapy variables. These factors were not independent when evaluated by multivariate analysis. However, when they were combined and re-evaluated by multivariate analysis, the combination of 'curative' surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy significantly improved survival in advanced gastric cancer (P = 0.04).

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)855-859
    Number of pages5
    JournalAmerican Surgeon
    Volume59
    Issue number12
    StatePublished - Dec 1993

    ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

    • Surgery

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