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Zhang X, Wu H, Niu J, Hu Y, Zhang W, Chang J, Li L, Zhu J, Zhang C, Liu M. A novel mitochondria-related gene signature in esophageal carcinoma: prognostic, immune, and therapeutic features. Funct Integr Genomics 2023; 23:109. [PMID: 36991225 DOI: 10.1007/s10142-023-01030-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Esophageal carcinoma (ESCA) is a common and lethal malignant tumor worldwide. The mitochondrial biomarkers were useful in finding significant prognostic gene modules associated with ESCA owing to the role of mitochondria in tumorigenesis and progression. In the present work, we obtained the transcriptome expression profiles and corresponding clinical information of ESCA from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Differential expressed genes (DEGs) were overlapped with 2030 mitochondria-related genes to get mitochondria-related DEGs. The univariate cox regression, Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression, and multivariate cox regression were sequentially used to define the risk scoring model for mitochondria-related DEGs, and its prognostic value was verified in the external datasets GSE53624. Based on the risk score, ESCA patients were divided into high- and low-risk groups. Gene Ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) were performed to further investigate the difference between low- and high-risk groups at the gene pathway level. CIBERSORT was used to evaluate immune cell infiltration. The mutation difference between high- and low-risk groups was compared by using the R package "Maftools". Cellminer was used to assess the association between the risk scoring model and drug sensitivity. As the most important outcome of the study, a 6-gene risk scoring model (APOOL, HIGD1A, MAOB, BCAP31, SLC44A2, and CHPT1) was constructed from 306 mitochondria-related DEGs. Pathways including the "hippo signaling pathway" and "cell-cell junction" were enriched in the DEGs between high and low groups. According to CIBERSORT, samples with high-risk scores demonstrated a higher abundance of CD4+ T cells, NK cells, M0 and M2 macrophages, and a lower abundance of M1 macrophages. The immune cell marker genes were correlated with the risk score. In mutation analysis, the mutation rate of TP53 was significantly different between the high- and low-risk groups. Drugs with a strong correlation with the risk model were selected. In conclusion, we focused on the role of mitochondria-related genes in cancer development and proposed a prognostic signature for individualized integrative assessment.
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- Xintong Zhang
- Department of Medical Cellular Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, 030001, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Medical Cellular Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, 030001, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Pathology, Xi' an Chest Hospital, Xi' an, 710100, China
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- Department of Medical Cellular Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, 030001, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Medical Cellular Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, 030001, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Medical Cellular Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, 030001, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Medical Cellular Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, 030001, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Medical Cellular Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, 030001, Taiyuan, China
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- Kidney Research Institute, Division of Nephrology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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- Department of Medical Cellular Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, 030001, Taiyuan, China.
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Sugawara K, Yagi K, Aikou S, Yamashita H, Seto Y. Impacts of complications after esophageal cancer surgery on health-related quality of life and nutritional status. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 70:1048-1057. [PMID: 35788889 DOI: 10.1007/s11748-022-01846-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The long-term impacts of post-operative complications, especially pulmonary complications and anastomotic leakage, on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), nutritional status and body composition remain to be fully addressed in patients undergoing esophageal cancer surgery. METHODS Patients who underwent esophagectomy between 2015 and 2019 and survived without recurrence were eligible. HRQoL (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 and the QLQ-OES18 questionnaires), nutritional and body composition data were prospectively evaluated before and at 3, 6, 12 and 24 months after surgery. Collected data were compared between patients with post-operative complications and those without. RESULTS In total, 88 patients were included. Overall complications, anastomotic leakage and pulmonary complications developed in 48 (54.5%), 20 (20.7%) and 18 (20.5%) patients, respectively. Patients with pulmonary complications had significantly more reflux-related symptoms (dry mouth; P = 0.03, coughing; P = 0.047), and more difficulties with eating at 24 months after surgery, as compared to those without such complications. Anastomotic leakage increased pain, speaking problems and dysphagia up to 6 months after surgery. Patients with pulmonary complications had significantly lower prealbumin levels (P = 0.01, 0.02 and 0.008 at 6, 12 and 24 months after surgery, respectively) and lower prognostic nutritional index values over time after surgery than those without these complications. In contrast, anastomotic leakage was not associated with poor nutritional status post-operatively. Body composition was not affected by the occurrence of complications. CONCLUSION Patients who developed post-operative complications, especially pulmonary complications, had long-lasting negative HRQoL outcomes and poor nutritional status after esophagectomy.
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- Kotaro Sugawara
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan.
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- Division of Frontier Surgery, Advanced Clinical Research Center, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Surugadai Nihon University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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Boshier PR, Klevebro F, Savva KV, Waller A, Hage L, Hanna GB, Low DE. Assessment of Health Related Quality of Life and Digestive Symptoms in Long-term, Disease Free Survivors After Esophagectomy. Ann Surg 2022; 275:e140-e147. [PMID: 32068555 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000003829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate long-term HRQOL and symptom evolution in disease free patients up to 20 years after esophagectomy. BACKGROUND Esophagectomy has been associated with decreased HRQOL and persistent gastrointestinal symptoms. METHODS The study cohort was identified from 2 high volume centers for the management of esophageal cancer. Patients completed HRQOL and symptom questionnaires, including: Digestive Symptom Questionnaire, EORTC QLQ-C30, EORTC QLQ-OG25 Euro QoL 5D, and SF36. Patients were assessed in 3 cohorts: <1 year; 1-5 years, and; >5 years after surgery. RESULTS In total 171 of 222 patients who underwent esophagectomy between 1991 and 2017 who met inclusion criteria and were contactable, responded to the questionnaires, corresponding to a response rate of 77%. Median age was 66.2 years, and median time from operation to survey was 5.6 years (range 0.3-23.1). Early satiety was the most commonly reported symptom in all patients irrespective of timeframe (87.4%; range 82%-92%). Dysphagia was seen to decrease over time (58% at <2 years; 28% at 2-5 years; 20% at >5 years; P = 0.013). Weight loss scores demonstrated nonstatistical improvement over time. All other symptom scores including heartburn, regurgitation, respiratory symptoms, and pain scores remained constant over time. Average HRQOL did not improve from levels 1 year after surgery compared to patients up to 23 years after esophagectomy. CONCLUSION With the exception of dysphagia, which improved over time, esophagectomy was associated with decreased HRQOL and lasting gastrointestinal symptoms up to 20 years after surgery. Pertinently however long-term survivors after oesophagectomy demonstrated comparable to improved HRQOL compared to the general population. The impact of esophagectomy on gastrointestinal symptoms and long-term HRQOL should be considered when counseling and caring for patients undergoing esophagectomy.
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- Piers R Boshier
- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Oncology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Oncology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
- Department of Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Oncology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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Yeh JH, Huang RY, Lee CT, Lin CW, Hsu MH, Wu TC, Hsiao PJ, Wang WL. Long-term outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection and comparison to surgery for superficial esophageal squamous cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2020; 13:1756284820964316. [PMID: 33224272 PMCID: PMC7656883 DOI: 10.1177/1756284820964316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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AIM The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for superficial esophageal squamous cancer. METHODS A literature search was conducted using PubMed, ProQuest and Cochrane Library databases. Primary outcomes were overall survival, disease-specific survival and recurrence-free survival at 5 years. Secondary outcomes included adverse events, recurrence and metastasis. Hazard ratios were calculated based on time to events for survival analysis, and odds radios were used to compare discrete variables. RESULTS A total of 3796 patients in 21 retrospective studies, including 5 comparative studies for ESD and esophagectomy were enrolled. The invasion depth was 52.0% for M1-M2, 43.2% for M3-SM1 and 4.7% for SM2 or deeper. The 5-year survival rate was: overall survival 87.3%, disease-specific survival 97.7%, and recurrence-free survival 85.1%, respectively. Pooled local recurrence of ESD was 1.8% and metastasis was 3.3%. In terms of the comparison between ESD and esophagectomy, there was no difference in the overall survival (86.4% versus 81.8%, hazard ratio = 0.66, 95% CI = 0.39-1.11) as well as disease-specific and recurrence-free survival. In addition, ESD was associated with fewer adverse events (19.8 % versus 44.0%, odds ratio = 0.3, 95% CI = 0.23-0.39). CONCLUSIONS For superficial esophageal squamous cancer, ESD may be considered as the primary treatment of for mucosal lesions, and additional treatment should be available for submucosal invasive cancers.
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- Jen-Hao Yeh
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, E-DA Dachang Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan,Department of Medical technology, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan,Department of Family Medicine, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan,School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, E-DA Dachang Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan,School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, E-DA Dachang Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan,Department of Medical technology, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, E-DA Dachang Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Backemar L, Johar A, Wikman A, Zylstra J, Gossage J, Davies A, Lagergren J, Lagergren P. The Influence of Comorbidity on Health-Related Quality of Life After Esophageal Cancer Surgery. Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 27:2637-2645. [PMID: 32162078 PMCID: PMC7334248 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-08303-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer surgery reduces patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study examined whether comorbidities influence HRQoL in these patients. METHODS This prospective cohort study included esophageal cancer patients having undergone curatively intended esophagectomy at St Thomas' Hospital London in 2011-2015. Clinical data were collected from patient reports and medical records. Well-validated cancer-specific and esophageal cancer-specific questionnaires (EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-OG25) were used to assess HRQoL before and 6 months after esophagectomy. Number of comorbidities, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification (ASA), and specific comorbidities were analyzed in relation to HRQoL aspects using multivariable linear regression models. Mean score differences with 95% confidence intervals were adjusted for potential confounders. RESULTS Among 136 patients, those with three or more comorbidities at the time of surgery had poorer global quality of life and physical function and more fatigue compared with those with no comorbidity. Patients with ASA III-IV reported more problems with the above HRQoL aspects and worse social function and pain compared with those with ASA I-II. Cardiac comorbidity was associated with worse global quality of life and dyspnea, while pulmonary comorbidities were related to coughing. Patients assessed both before and 6 months after surgery (n = 80) deteriorated in most HRQoL aspects regardless of comorbidity status, but patients with several comorbidities had worse physical function and fatigue and more trouble with coughing compared with those with fewer comorbidities. CONCLUSION Comorbidity appears to negatively influence HRQoL before esophagectomy, but appears not to severely impact 6-month recovery of HRQoL.
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- Lovisa Backemar
- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Reproductive Health, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kings College, London, UK.,Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kings College, London, UK.,Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kings College, London, UK.,Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kings College, London, UK.,Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Persson J, Fagevik Olsén M, Iresjö B, Smedh U. Body composition, sarcopenia, and quality of life in patients with oesophageal cancer before resection surgery and at follow‐up: a cohort study. JCSM CLINICAL REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/crt2.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Jan Persson
- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden
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Schandl AR, Johar A, Mälberg K, Lagergren P. Education level and health-related quality of life after oesophageal cancer surgery: a nationwide cohort study. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e020702. [PMID: 30139895 PMCID: PMC6112400 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to investigate whether low education level was associated with patients' health-related quality of life (HRQOL) after oesophageal cancer resection. SETTING A nationwide cohort study in Sweden. PARTICIPANTS In total, 378 patients who underwent oesophageal cancer surgery in 2001-2005 were followed up 6 months and 3 years after surgery. OUTCOME MEASURES HRQOL was assessed by the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (QLQ-C30) and the oesophageal cancer-specific module. The association between level of education and HRQOL was calculated with linear regression models, providing mean score differences (MD) and 95% CIs. Data were analysed separately for women and men. RESULTS Education level was not associated with HRQOL recovery after oesophageal cancer surgery. However, when data were stratified by sex, lower education was associated with worse emotional function (MD -13; 95% CI -22 to -3), more symptoms of insomnia (MD 20; 95% CI 8 to 32) and reflux (MD: 15; 95% CI 3 to 26) for women, but not for men. Among women, low education was in general associated with worse functioning and more symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Low education was not associated with worse HRQOL after oesophageal cancer surgery. However, when data were stratified for sex, low education level was associated with worse functioning and more symptoms in certain HRQOL domains for women, particularly in a short-term perspective. For men, no such association was found.
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- Anna Regina Schandl
- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Anandavadivelan P, Wikman A, Johar A, Lagergren P. Profiles of patient and tumour characteristics in relation to health-related quality of life after oesophageal cancer surgery. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0196187. [PMID: 29708994 PMCID: PMC5927451 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0196187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 03/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Strong deterioration in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a major concern in a sub-group of long-term oesophageal cancer survivors. This study aimed to identify potential clustering of patients and tumour variables that predicts such deterioration. Patient and tumour variables were collected in a prospective cohort of patients who underwent surgery for oesophageal cancer in Sweden 2001-2005. Latent cluster analysis identified statistically significant clustering of these variables. Multivariable logistic regression adjusted for age, BMI, tumour stage and marital status was used to determine odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) between patient profiles and HRQOL at 3 and 5 years from surgery. Among 155 included patients at 3 years, three patient profiles were identified: 1) 'reference profile' (males, younger age, employed, upper secondary education, co-habitating, urban dwellers, adenocarcinoma and advanced tumour stage) (n = 47;30%), 2) 'adenocarcinoma profile' (middle age, unemployed/retired, males, low education, co-habitating, adenocarcinoma, advanced tumour stage, tumour in lower oesophagus/cardia, and co-morbidities (n = 79;51%), and 3) 'squamous-cell carcinoma profile' (unemployed/retired, middle-age, males, low BMI, urban dwellers, squamous-cell carcinoma, tumour in upper/middle oesophagus (n = 29;19%). These profiles did not differ regarding most HRQOL measures. Exceptions were the squamous-cell carcinoma profile, reporting more constipation (OR = 5.69; 95%CI: 1.34-24.28) and trouble swallowing saliva (OR = 4.87; 95%CI: 1.04-22.78) and the adenocarcinoma profile reporting more dyspnoea (OR = 2.60; 95%CI: 1.00-6.77) and constipation (OR = 3.31; 95%CI: 1.00-10.97) compared to the reference profile. Three distinct patient profiles were identified but these could not explain the substantial deterioration in HRQOL observed in the sub-sample of survivors.
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- Poorna Anandavadivelan
- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Reproductive Health, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Mantoan S, Cavallin F, Pinto E, Saadeh LM, Alfieri R, Cagol M, Bellissimo MC, Castoro C, Scarpa M. Long-term quality of life after esophagectomy with gastric pull-up. J Surg Oncol 2018; 117:970-976. [PMID: 29409116 DOI: 10.1002/jso.24995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Data on long-term health-related quality of life (HRQL) after esophagectomy for cancer show contradictory results. The aim was to analyze long-term HRQL at 3 or more years after esophagectomy. METHODS Survivors were identified among patients who had undergone esophagectomy during 2007-2013 using the local clinic database. Quality of life was assessed using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 and OG25 questionnaires. Specific aspects were selected a priori and compared with published scores from European healthy subjects (mean difference, MD). RESULTS Sixty-five long-term survivors (median follow-up 4 years) were identified. All functional scales and most symptom scales were clinically similar between EC long-term survivors and European healthy subjects. Survivors reported more problems concerning eating (MD 13.1, 95% C.I. 10.6-15.6) and reflux (MD 19.7, 95% C.I. 15.9-23.5). HQRL variation from discharge to long term was available in 27 participants who reported improvements in role functioning (MD 40.1, 95%C.I. 24.3-56.0) and dysphagia (MD -41.9, 95% C.I. -51.7 to 32.0). CONCLUSIONS Long-term HRQL after esophagectomy is similar between EC survivors and European healthy subjects, despite persisting reflux and eating problems. Further research may focus on improvements of postoperative alimentary habits.
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- Silvia Mantoan
- Surgical Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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Kauppila JH, Johar A, Gossage JA, Davies AR, Zylstra J, Lagergren J, Lagergren P. Health-related quality of life after open transhiatal and transthoracic oesophagectomy for cancer. Br J Surg 2018; 105:230-236. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Background
Transhiatal and transthoracic oesophagectomy in patients with oesophageal cancer have similar survival rates. Whether these approaches differ in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is uncertain and was examined in this study.
Methods
Patients undergoing transhiatal or transthoracic surgery for lower-third oesophageal or gastro-oesophageal junctional cancer between 2011 and 2015 were selected from an institutional database. HRQoL outcomes were measured at 6 and 12 months after surgery using validated written questionnaires (European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 and QLQ-OG25). Linear mixed models provided mean score differences (MSDs) with 95 per cent confidence intervals, adjusted for preoperative HRQoL, age, physical status (ASA fitness grade), tumour location, tumour stage, neoadjuvant therapy, adjuvant therapy and postoperative complications. MSD values of 10 or more were regarded as clinically relevant.
Results
Some 146 patients underwent transhiatal (86, 58·9 per cent) or transthoracic (60, 41·1 per cent) oesophagectomy. The HRQoL questionnaires were returned by 111 patients at 6 months and 74 at 12 months. At 6 months, transthoracic oesophagectomy was associated with worse role function (MSD –12, 95 per cent c.i. –23 to 0; P = 0·046). At 12 months, patients in the transthoracic group had more nausea and vomiting (MSD 11, 0 to 22; P = 0·045), dyspnoea (MSD 13, 1 to 25; P = 0·029) and constipation (MSD 20, 7 to 33; P = 0·003) than those in the transhiatal group.
Conclusion
Transhiatal oesophagectomy seems to offer better HRQoL than transthoracic oesophagectomy 6 and 12 months after surgery.
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- J H Kauppila
- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Cancer and Translational Medicine Research Unit, Medical Research Centre, University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Cancer Studies, King's College London, London, UK
- Department of Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' Oesophago-Gastric Centre, London, UK
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- Division of Cancer Studies, King's College London, London, UK
- Department of Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' Oesophago-Gastric Centre, London, UK
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- Division of Cancer Studies, King's College London, London, UK
- Department of Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' Oesophago-Gastric Centre, London, UK
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Division of Cancer Studies, King's College London, London, UK
- Department of Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' Oesophago-Gastric Centre, London, UK
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Alghamedi A, Buduhan G, Tan L, Srinathan SK, Sulman J, Darling G, Kidane B. Quality of life assessment in esophagectomy patients. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2018; 6:84. [PMID: 29666807 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2017.11.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Esophagectomy is the mainstay of curative therapy for esophageal cancer; however, it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, with subsequent major impact on quality of life. This paper reviews the evaluation of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in esophageal cancer patients undergoing curative intent therapy, the relationship between postoperative HRQOL and survival as well the potential utility of pre-treatment HRQOL as a prognostic tool. HRQOL assessment is valuable in helping clinicians understand the impact on patients of esophageal cancer and the various treatments thereof. HRQOL is also valuable as an end-point in studies of esophageal cancer and esophageal cancer treatment. Given the morbidity and mortality associated with the various treatments for esophageal cancer, it could be argued that HRQOL is as important an endpoint as survival, if not more so. Patient-reported pre-treatment HRQOL assessment appears to predict survival better than clinician-derived performance status assessment period. HRQOL assessment also appears to be responsive to surgical and non-surgical therapy and thus could potentially be used in trials and in practice to serve that function. Thus, HRQOL assessment could be a potentially important adjunct in shared decision-making and guiding treatment planning as well as monitoring the progress of treatment.
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- Alla Alghamedi
- Section of General Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.,Section of Thoracic Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Section of Thoracic Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Section of Thoracic Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Section of Thoracic Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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Yu LL, He ZF, Liu QF, Dai N, Si JM, Ye B, Zhou JC. Two-tube method for treatment of spontaneous esophageal rupture and concomitant mediastinal infection. J Int Med Res 2018; 46:1528-1536. [PMID: 29376459 PMCID: PMC6091846 DOI: 10.1177/0300060517752995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objective Spontaneous esophageal rupture (SER) is a rare but life-threatening condition with high mortality. The prognosis of patients with SER treated with surgical intervention or the traditional “three-tube” method is controversial. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy, feasibility, and safety of a new “two-tube” method involving a trans-fistula drainage tube and a three-lumen jejunal feeding tube for the treatment of SER without concomitant pleural rupture. Methods From January 2007 to June 2016, patients with SER and managed with the “two-tube” method or other methods were retrospectively analyzed. Data collected included initial presentation, procedure time, duration of treatment, numbers of patients with eventual healing of leaks, and complications. Results The average procedure time for the “two-tube” method was 22.1 ± 5.5 minutes. In comparison with the control method, the “two-tube” method had a similar diagnosis time (3.6 ± 1.4 vs. 3.4 ± 1.4 days) but a significantly higher successful closure rate (94.4% vs. 63.6%) and shorter treatment time (38.2 ± 5.6 vs. 53.6 ± 16.9 days). No complications associated with performance of the “two-tube” method occurred. Conclusion The “two-tube” method is an effective and safe approach for patients with SER.
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- Liang-Liang Yu
- 1 Department of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- 2 Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- 3 Department of Endoscopy Center, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- 4 Taizhou Vocational College of Science and Technology, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
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- 5 Department of Critical Care Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Soriano TT, Eslick GD, Vanniasinkam T. Long-Term Nutritional Outcome and Health Related Quality of Life of Patients Following Esophageal Cancer Surgery: A Meta-Analysis. Nutr Cancer 2017; 70:192-203. [PMID: 29281327 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2018.1412471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Long term health related quality of life (HRQL) and nutritional outcome of patients following esophagectomy for cancer has become increasingly significant as the 5-year survival rate in this patient group is increasing. This meta-analysis aims to investigate the HRQOL, nutritional impact symptoms and nutritional outcomes of patients following an esophagectomy at greater than 12 months after surgery. In studies reporting on HRQL as an outcome, global QOL score at 6-month compare to greater than 12-month showed no statistically significant difference (65.92 vs. 75.78, p = 0.07). Forty-one percent of patients reported a greater than 10% weight loss at six-month follow-up (95% CI: 20-65%; I2 = 94.27, p < 0.001), and at the greater than 12-month follow-up, 33% of patients had the greater than 10% weight loss (95% CI: 15-57%; I2 = 96.18, p < 0.001). At the 12-month or longer post esophagectomy, just over half the patients reported dysphagia (51%, 95% CI: 25-76%; I2 = 95.70, p < 0.001), nausea was reported by 11% (95% CI: 7-19%; I2 = 59.31, p = 0.09), dumping syndrome reported by 60% (95% CI: 43-76%; I2 = 96.92, p < 0.001). Symptoms such as dysphagia, diarrhea, reflux, dumping syndrome, and nausea were found to persist following esophagectomy. There were insufficient robust research investigating how these symptoms impact on the adequacy of dietary intake and micronutrient status.
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- Trang Thuy Soriano
- a Department of Nutrition and Dietetics , Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Nepean Hospital , Penrith , New South Wales , Australia
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- b Department of Surgery , Nepean Hospital, Clinical School Building , Penrith , New South Wales , Australia
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- c School of Biomedical Sciences , Charles Sturt University , Wagga Wagga , New South Wales , Australia
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Graham L, Wikman A. Toward improved survivorship: supportive care needs of esophageal cancer patients, a literature review. Dis Esophagus 2016; 29:1081-1089. [PMID: 26455727 DOI: 10.1111/dote.12424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The growing prevalence of esophageal cancer survivors represent a population typified by an extensive treatment regime, significant postsurgical long-term effects, and a dismal prognosis. Despite this, little is known of the supportive care needs of this patient group and the extent to which these are being met in practice. This review provides a synthesis of the research evidence to date; emphasizing opportunities for clinical application and setting a future agenda with research priorities. A literature search was performed using Medline/Embase, PsycINFO, and Web of Science. Search headings used included; [esophagus] or [esopohageal] or [upper gastrointestinal] or [upper GI] AND [cancer] or [carcinoma] or [squamous cell] AND [supportive care] or [survivorship] or [psychological] or [emotional] or [information] or [social] or [communication] or [spiritual] or [health-related-quality-of-life] or [HRQL] or [qualitative] or [patient narrative] or [clinical nurse specialist] or [CNS]. Related articles in English were reviewed, with additional articles harvested from reference sections. Esophageal cancer survivors report significant late-term effects posttreatment, encompassing sustained impairment in most areas of health-related quality of life. With a necessitated change in eating behavior, survivors find it particularly challenging to adjust to a new social identity and as a cancer population report high levels of psychological morbidity. Although the determinants of psychological morbidity are largely unknown, illness representations may be a key contributor. Several multidisciplinary supportive care interventions have been developed with promising results. The research summarized in this paper provides valuable insight into the psychosocial well-being of the esophageal cancer survivor. However, knowledge gaps remain, alongside a dearth of applied examples in meeting supportive care need.
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- L Graham
- School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.,Marie Curie Cancer Care, Marie Curie Hospice Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Straatman J, Joosten PJM, Terwee CB, Cuesta MA, Jansma EP, van der Peet DL. Systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures in the surgical treatment of patients with esophageal cancer. Dis Esophagus 2016; 29:760-772. [PMID: 26471471 DOI: 10.1111/dote.12405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Esophageal cancer is currently the eighth most common cancer worldwide. Improvements in operative techniques and neoadjuvant therapies have led to improved outcomes. Resection of the esophagus carries a high risk of severe complications and has a negative impact on health-related quality of life (QOL). The aim of this study was to assess which patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are used to measure QOL after esophagectomy for cancer. A comprehensive search of original articles was conducted investigating QOL after surgery for esophageal carcinoma. Two authors independently selected relevant articles, conducted clinical appraisal, and extracted data (PJ and JS). Out of 5893 articles, 58 studies were included, consisting of 41 prospective and 17 retrospective cohort studies, including a total of 6964 patients. These studies included 11 different PROMs. The existing PROMs could be divided into generic, symptom-specific, and disease-specific questionnaires. The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QOL Questionnaire Core 30 (QLQ C-30) along with the EORTC QLQ-OESophagus module OES18 was the most widely used; in 42 and 32 studies, respectively. The EORTC and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT) questionnaires use an oncological module and an organ-specific module. One validation study was available, which compared the FACT and EORTC, showing moderate to poor correlation between the questionnaires. A great variety of PROMs are being used in the measurement of QOL after surgery for esophageal cancer. A questionnaire with a general module along with a disease-specific module for assessment of QOL of different treatment modalities seem to be the most desirable, such as the EORTC and the FACT with their specific modules (EORTC QLQ-OES18 and FACT-E). Both are developed in different treatment modalities, such as in surgical patients. With regard to reproducibility of current results, the EORTC is recommended.
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- J Straatman
- Departments of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Departments of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Departments of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Medical library, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Departments of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Backemar L, Wikman A, Djärv T, Johar A, Lagergren P. Co-morbidity after oesophageal cancer surgery and recovery of health-related quality of life. Br J Surg 2016; 103:1665-1675. [PMID: 27545978 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2015] [Revised: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 05/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although health-related quality of life (HRQoL) recovers after surgery for oesophageal cancer in most long-term survivors, one in seven patients experiences a deterioration in HRQoL for reasons yet unknown. The aim of this study was to assess whether co-morbidities diagnosed after surgery influence recovery of HRQoL. METHODS Patients who underwent surgery for cancer of the oesophagus or gastro-oesophageal junction in Sweden between 2001 and 2005 were included. HRQoL was assessed by means of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 and QLQ-OES18 questionnaires. Repeated-measures ANOVA was used to assess mean differences in HRQoL scores between three co-morbidity status groups (healthy, stable and increased) over time. Probabilities of deterioration in HRQoL were calculated based on marginal probabilities from logistic regression models. RESULTS At 5 years' follow-up, 153 (24·8 per cent) of 616 patients were alive and 137 responded to at least two of three questionnaires. The healthy and increased co-morbidity groups showed deterioration in almost all aspects of HRQoL at 6 months after surgery compared with baseline. The increased co-morbidity group also deteriorated in several aspects from 3 to 5 years after surgery. Patients with an increase in co-morbidity did not have a significantly increased probability of deterioration in HRQoL over time compared with healthy or stable patients, except with respect to cognitive function, loss of appetite, choking and coughing. CONCLUSION Patients with an increase in co-morbidities after oesophagectomy experience long-term deterioration in HRQoL.
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- L Backemar
- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Persson S, Rouvelas I, Kumagai K, Song H, Lindblad M, Lundell L, Nilsson M, Tsai JA. Treatment of esophageal anastomotic leakage with self-expanding metal stents: analysis of risk factors for treatment failure. Endosc Int Open 2016; 4:E420-6. [PMID: 27092321 PMCID: PMC4831922 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-102878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2015] [Accepted: 01/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM The endoscopic placement of self-expandable metallic esophageal stents (SEMS) has become the preferred primary treatment for esophageal anastomotic leakage in many institutions. The aim of this study was to investigate possible risk factors for failure of SEMS-based therapy in patients with esophageal anastomotic leakage. PATIENTS AND METHODS Beginning in 2003, all patients with an esophageal leak were initially approached and assessed for temporary closure with a SEMS. Until 2014, all patients at the Karolinska University Hospital with a leak from an esophagogastric or esophagojejunal anastomosis were identified. Data regarding the characteristics of the patients and leaks and the treatment outcomes were compiled. Failure of the SEMS treatment strategy was defined as death due to the leak or a major change in management strategy. The risk factors for treatment failure were analyzed with simple and multivariable logistic regression statistics. RESULTS A total of 447 patients with an esophagogastric or esophagojejunal anastomosis were identified. Of these patients, 80 (18 %) had an anastomotic leak, of whom 46 (58 %) received a stent as first-line treatment. In 29 of these 46 patients, the leak healed without any major change in treatment strategy. Continuous leakage after the application of a stent, decreased physical performance preoperatively, and concomitant esophagotracheal fistula were identified as independent risk factors for failure with multivariable logistic regression analysis. CONCLUSION Stent treatment for esophageal anastomotic leakage is successful in the majority of cases. Continuous leakage after initial stent insertion, decreased physical performance preoperatively, and the development of an esophagotracheal fistula decrease the probability of successful treatment.
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- Saga Persson
- Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, and Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, and Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, and Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, and Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, and Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, and Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, and Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden,Corresponding author Jon A. Tsai, MD Division of Surgery, K53Department of Clinical Science Intervention and TechnologyKarolinska InstitutetCentre for Digestive DiseasesKarolinska University Hospital141 86 Stockholm Sweden+49-8-585-823-40
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- Lars Lundell
- Gastrocentrum, Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, 141 86, Stockholm, Sweden,
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Cavallin F, Pinto E, Saadeh LM, Alfieri R, Cagol M, Castoro C, Scarpa M. Health related quality of life after oesophagectomy: elderly patients refer similar eating and swallowing difficulties than younger patients. BMC Cancer 2015; 15:640. [PMID: 26391127 PMCID: PMC4578681 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-015-1647-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2015] [Accepted: 09/11/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background Oesophagectomy for cancer could be safe and worthwhile in selected older patients, but less is known about the effect of oesophagectomy on perceived quality of life of such delicate class of cancer patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of oesophagectomy for cancer in elderly patients in term of health-related quality of life. Methods We retrospectively evaluated all consecutive patients who underwent oesophagectomy for cancer at the Surgical Oncology Unit of the Veneto Institute of Oncology between November 2009 and March 2014. Quality of life was evaluated using EORTC C-30 and OES-18 questionnaires at admission, at discharge and 3 months after surgery. Adjusted multivariable linear mixed effect models were estimated to assess mean score differences (MDs) of selected aspects in older (≥70 years) and younger (<70 years) patients. Results Among 109 participating patients, 23 (21.1 %) were at least 70 years old and 86 (78.9 %) were younger than 70 years. Global quality of life was clinically similar between older and younger patients over time (MD 4.4). Older patients reported clinically and statistically significantly worse swallowing saliva (MD 17.4, 95 % C.I. 3.6 to 31.2), choking when swallowing (MD 13.8, 95 % C.I. 5.8 to 21.8) and eating difficulties (MD 20.1 95 % C.I. 7.4 to 32.8) than younger patients only at admission. Conclusions Early health-related quality of life perception after surgery resulted comparable in older and younger patients. This result may also be due to some predisposition of the elderly to adapt to the new status. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12885-015-1647-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Francesco Cavallin
- Surgical Oncology Unit, Regional Centre for Oesophageal Disease, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Via Gattamelata 64, 35128, Padua, Italy.
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Regional Centre for Oesophageal Disease, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Via Gattamelata 64, 35128, Padua, Italy.
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Regional Centre for Oesophageal Disease, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Via Gattamelata 64, 35128, Padua, Italy.
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Regional Centre for Oesophageal Disease, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Via Gattamelata 64, 35128, Padua, Italy.
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Regional Centre for Oesophageal Disease, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Via Gattamelata 64, 35128, Padua, Italy.
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Regional Centre for Oesophageal Disease, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Via Gattamelata 64, 35128, Padua, Italy.
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Regional Centre for Oesophageal Disease, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Via Gattamelata 64, 35128, Padua, Italy.
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Akkerman RDL, Haverkamp L, van Rossum PSN, van Hillegersberg R, Ruurda JP. Long-term quality of life after oesophagectomy with gastric conduit interposition for cancer. Eur J Cancer 2015; 51:1538-45. [PMID: 26031552 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2015.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2015] [Revised: 03/20/2015] [Accepted: 05/05/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gaining insight in long-term health-related quality of life more than 1year after oesophagectomy will assist clinical decision-making and inform patients about the long-term consequences of surgery. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, all consecutive patients who underwent oesophageal resection with gastric interposition for cancer at a tertiary referral centre between January 2007 and July 2012 were included. European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) quality of life questionnaire (QLQ)-C30 and QLQ-OES18 were sent to all patients alive without recurrence more than 1year after surgery. RESULTS The questionnaires were completed by 92 of 100 patients. Median duration of follow-up after surgery at completing the questionnaire was 36months (range: 12-75). Global quality of life scores were similar to a general population reference group (76±19 versus 78±17; p=0.26). However, patients scored significantly worse compared to the general population reference group on physical-, role-, cognitive- and social functioning (p<0.001). Neoadjuvant therapy and minimally invasive oesophagectomy were associated with significantly better health-related quality of life (HRQL) and symptom scores (p<0.05). CONCLUSION Global HRQL more than 1year after oesophagectomy with gastric tube reconstruction is comparable to the general Dutch background population, while specific functional and symptom scores are significantly worse. Neoadjuvant therapy and minimally invasive surgery are associated with quality of life benefits in long-term survivors.
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- R D L Akkerman
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands; Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Dietary alterations and restrictions following surgery for upper gastrointestinal cancers: Key components of a health-related quality of life intervention. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2015; 19:343-8. [PMID: 25697545 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2015.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2014] [Revised: 01/14/2015] [Accepted: 01/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE The surgical treatment of upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, specifically esophageal and gastric cancers, often result in extensive health-related quality of life (HRQOL) concerns, particularly those associated with dietary adjustments. This paper provides a review of HRQOL changes following esophagectomy and gastrectomy, and describes key components of an intervention to improve dietary adjustments following surgery. METHODS Intervention development was informed by 1) current published evidence on HRQOL changes for patients following upper GI surgery, 2) examination of usual post-operative care related to dietary restrictions to identify areas for continued education and support and 3) the inclusion of a conceptual framework (the Chronic Care Model) to guide intervention design and inform the selection of appropriate outcome measures. RESULTS Three key components of an HRQOL intervention are identified, and should focus on HRQOL concerns associated with dietary alterations and restrictions following treatment, involve family caregivers, and be tailored and flexible to patient and family caregiver's needs and preferences. CONCLUSIONS Evidence-based interventions to support long-term dietary alterations and restrictions following upper GI surgery are lacking, despite evidence confirming its impact on morbidity and mortality. Interventions are needed to support dietary adjustments, prevent malnutrition and excessive weight loss, and enhance HRQOL following surgery for upper GI cancers.
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Findlay JM, Middleton MR, Tomlinson I. A systematic review and meta-analysis of somatic and germline DNA sequence biomarkers of esophageal cancer survival, therapy response and stage. Ann Oncol 2014; 26:624-644. [PMID: 25214541 PMCID: PMC4374384 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdu449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Recent advances in next generation sequencing reinforce the potential for DNA sequence markers to guide esophageal cancer management. We report the first systematic review and meta-analysis, identifying 94 markers of outcome and 41 of stage. Overall, evidence was poor. Meta-analyses demonstrated outcome associations for 6 tumor and 9 germline variants: priorities for prospective evaluation. Introduction There is an urgent need for biomarkers to help predict prognosis and guide management of esophageal cancer. This review identifies, evaluates and meta-analyses the evidence for reported somatic and germline DNA sequence biomarkers of outcome and stage. Methods A systematic review was carried out of the PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane databases (20 August 2014), in conjunction with the ASCO Level of Evidence scale for biomarker research. Meta-analyses were carried out for all reported markers associated with outcome measures by more than one study. Results Four thousand and four articles were identified, 762 retrieved and 182 studies included. There were 65 reported markers of survival or recurrence 12 (18.5%) were excluded due to multiple comparisons. Following meta-analysis, significant associations were seen for six tumor variants (mutant TP53 and PIK3CA, copy number gain of ERBB2/HER2, CCND1 and FGF3, and chromosomal instability/ploidy) and seven germline polymorphisms: ERCC1 rs3212986, ERCC2 rs1799793, TP53 rs1042522, MDM2 rs2279744, TYMS rs34743033, ABCB1 rs1045642 and MTHFR rs1801133. Twelve germline markers of treatment complications were reported; 10 were excluded. Two tumor and 15 germline markers (11 excluded) of chemo (radio)therapy response were reported. Following meta-analysis, associations were demonstrated for mutant TP53, ERCC1 rs11615 and XRCC1 rs25487. There were 41 tumor/germline reported markers of stage; 27 (65.9%) were excluded. Conclusions Numerous DNA markers of outcome and stage have been reported, yet few are backed by high-quality evidence. Despite this, a small number of variants appear reliable. These merit evaluation in prospective trials, within the context of high-throughput sequencing and gene expression.
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Affiliation(s)
- J M Findlay
- Molecular and Population Genetics, Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford; Oxford OesophagoGastric Centre
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- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
| | - I Tomlinson
- Molecular and Population Genetics, Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford; NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK.
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