Table 1 Metaanalysis of neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy vs. single surgical resection of esophagus cancer
From: Trimodal therapy in squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus
Study | Long time survival | Postoperative mortality rate |
|---|---|---|
Urschel 2003 [8] | HR 0.66 (0.47-0.92) p = 0.02 | HR 1.72 (0.96-3.07) p = 0.07 |
Fiorica 2004 [9] | HR 0.53 (0.31-0.89) p = 0.03 | HR 2.10 (1.18-3.73) p = 0.01 |
Malthaner 2004 [10] | HR 0.87 (0.80-0.96) p = 0.004 | Â |
Stuschke 2004 [11] | HR 0.63 (0.47-0.85) p = 0.002 | HR 1.80 (1.10-2.90) p = 0.02 |
Greer 2005 [12] | HR 0.86 (0.74-1.01) p = 0.07 | Â |
Gebski 2007 [13] | HR 0.81 (0.70-0.93) p = 0.002 | Â |