FA03.02: IS SURGERY STILL NECESSARY IN RESECTABLE OESOPHAGEAL CANCER? META-ANALYSES OF DEFINITIVE CHEMORADIOTHERAPY VERSUS TRIMODALITY THERAPY

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 6-6
Author(s):  
Daan Voeten ◽  
Chantal Den Bakker ◽  
Donald Van Der Peet

Abstract Background Standard therapy for resectable oesophageal carcinoma is trimodality therapy (TMT) consisting of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and oesophagectomy. Evidence of survival advantage of TMT over organ preserving definitive chemoradiotherapy (dCRT) is inconclusive. The aim of this study is to compare survival between TMT and dCRT. Methods A systematic review and meta-analyses were conducted. Randomised controlled trials and observational studies on primary resectable, curatively treated, oesophageal carcinoma patients above 18 years were included. Three online databases were searched for studies comparing TMT with dCRT. Primary outcomes were two-, three- and five-year overall survival rates. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tools for RCTs and cohort studies. Results Thirty-two studies described in 35 articles were included in this systematic review, thirty-three were included in the meta-analyses. Two-, three- and five-year overall survival was significantly lower in dCRT compared to TMT, with relative risks (RR) of 0.69 (95%CI, 0.57–0.83), 0.76 (95%CI, 0.63–0.92), and 0.57 (95%CI, 0.47–0.71) respectively. However, when only analysing studies with equal patient groups at baseline no differences for two-, three- and five-year overall survival were found with RRs of 0.83 (95%CI, 0.62–1.10), 0.81 (95%CI 0.57–1.14), 0.63 (95%CI, 0.36–1.12). The forest plot for three-year overall survival is presented in figure 1. Figure 1. 3 year overall survival rates Conclusion Despite limitations of the available evidence these meta-analyses suggest there is no survival advantage for TMT over dCRT, assuming comparable groups at baseline. Selection of surgical candidates in oesophageal carcinoma should be part of personalised and tailored care. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 1271-1285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daan M. Voeten ◽  
Chantal M. den Bakker ◽  
David J. Heineman ◽  
Johannes C. F. Ket ◽  
Freek Daams ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 129-129
Author(s):  
Kotaro Sugawara ◽  
Koichi Yagi ◽  
Masato Nishida ◽  
Hiroharu Yamashita ◽  
Yasuyuki Seto

Abstract Background The outcome of definitive chemoradiotherapy (dCRT) for patients with cT4b esophageal carcinoma (EC) remains poor. Also, few studies focused on the prognostic factors in cT4b EC patients undergoing dCRT. Methods 80 patients undergoing dCRT for cT4b EC between 2006 and 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. All were in ECOG-PS 0–1. For evaluation of the pretreatment status, we employed demographic data, BMI, inflammatory marker (CRP), nutritional marker (Alb, prognostic nutritional index (PNI)) and tumor factors (clinical staging, pretreatment stenosis, tumor marker). Results There were 62 men with a mean age of 65 years (range, 41–83 years). 77 patients were squamous cell carcinoma, while 3 were adenocarcinoma. There were 12 (15%) patients with cM1 (lym) status. 36 (45.0%) patients had esophageal stenosis. 70 patients had cN + before dCRT, while 22 had cN + after dCRT. 30 patients (37.5%) had a CRP > 10 mg/l before dCRT, while 15 patients (18.8%) were in poor-nutritional status (PNI < 40). Of 80 patients, 1 patient gave up the treatment developing cerebral infarction. We analyzed survival in the 79 patients completing dCRT. Esophageal perforations were occurred in 5 (6.3%) patients. The 1- and 3-year overall survival rates were 59.8% and 38.3%, respectively. Salvage surgery was performed in 29 (36.3%) patients. R0 resection was achieved in 20 (69.0%) patients. Surgery-related death was developed in 3 patients. Pathological complete response was found in 10 (34.5%) patients. The 1- and 3-year overall survival rates of these 29 patients were 64.3% and 40.5%, respectively. Lastly, we evaluated prognostic factors in 79 patients. In univariable analysis, PNI < 40 (HR 2.43, 95% CI 1.19–4.63, P = 0.02), CRP ≥ 10 mg/l (HR 2.21, 95% CI 1.23–3.95, P = 0.01), pretreatment stenosis (HR 1.68, 95% CI 0.94–3.00, P = 0.08), cN + status after dCRT (HR 1.84, 95% CI 0.98–3.33, P = 0.06) were associated with poor prognosis. Subsequent multivariable Cox proportional hazards model revealed that CRP ≥ 10 mg/l (HR 2.00, 95% CI 1.03–3.81, P = 0.04) and cN + status after dCRT (HR 2.02, 95% CI 1.05–3.73, P = 0.03) were both independent risk factors for poor prognosis. Conclusion The outcome of dCRT for cT4b EC is acceptable. Pretreatment inflammatory status significantly influences the prognosis of patients undergoing dCRT. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1213
Author(s):  
Reid Davison ◽  
Fadi Hamati ◽  
Paul Kent

For osteosarcoma, staging criteria, prognosis estimates, and surgical recommendations have not yet changed to reflect increasingly sensitive computed tomography (CT) imaging. However, the frequent identification of micronodules (<5 mm) on presentation leaves clinicians in a difficult position regarding the need to biopsy, resect, or follow the lesions and whether to consider the patient metastatic or non-metastatic. Our objective was to compare the 5-year overall survival rates of patients with osteosarcoma with non-surgically resected lung micronodules on presentation to patients without micronodules to guide community oncologists faced with this common dilemma. We collected data retrospectively on all newly diagnosed osteosarcoma patients, aged less than 50, treated at Rush University Hospital over 25 years without pulmonary nodules >10 mm or pulmonary surgical intervention. Kaplan–Meier curves showed there was no difference in 5-year overall survival in patients with any size nodule <5 mm compared to patients with no nodules. Additionally, our study showed a survival advantage for those who presented with 0 or 1 nodule (90%) compared to ≥2 nodules (53%). Our data suggest surgery may not be necessary for singular nodules <5 mm identified on presentation, and that these patients behave more like “localized” patients than metastatic patients.


2017 ◽  
Vol 132 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
S S Kao ◽  
E H Ooi

AbstractBackground:Recurrent oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma causes great morbidity and mortality. This systematic review analyses survival outcomes following salvage surgery for recurrent oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.Methods:A comprehensive search of various electronic databases was conducted. Studies included patients with recurrent or residual oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma treated with salvage surgery. Primary outcomes were survival rates following salvage surgery. Secondary outcomes included time to recurrence, staging at time of recurrence, post-operative complications, and factors associated with mortality and recurrence. Methodological appraisal and data extraction were conducted as per Joanna Briggs Institute methodology.Results:Eighteen articles were included. The two- and five-year survival rates of the patients were 52 per cent and 30 per cent respectively.Conclusion:Improvements in treatment modalities for recurrent oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma were associated with improvements in two-year overall survival rates, with minimal change to five-year overall survival rates. Various factors were identified as being associated with long-term overall survival, thus assisting clinicians in patient counselling and selection for salvage surgery.


2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. E237-E254
Author(s):  
RBE Lins ◽  
M Sebold ◽  
MB Magno ◽  
LC Maia ◽  
LRM Martins ◽  
...  

Clinical Relevance According to the clinical and scientific evidence presented in this systematic review and meta-analysis, dental adhesives containing either organic solvent (acetone or alcohol) can be used to achieve similar clinical performance and longevity of composite restorations. SUMMARY Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the clinical performance and survival rates of composite restorations placed in noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs) using dental adhesives containing acetone or alcohol-based solvents. Methods and Materials: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Virtual Health Library (VHL) LILACS, Cochrane Library, OpenGrey, Clinical Trials, and Rebec were searched. MeSH terms, supplementary concepts, synonyms, and free keywords were used in the search strategy. All references were crosschecked by two independent investigators following the PICOS strategy (population, NCCLs; intervention, acetone-based bonding agent; comparison, alcohol-based bonding agent; outcome, clinical evaluation parameters and survival rates; study design, randomized controlled clinical trials). Cochrane Collaboration’s tool was used to assess risk of bias, and two distinct meta-analyses were performed using the RevMan software. The prevalence of success and the total number of restorations for each group (acetone- or alcohol-based) were used to calculate the risk difference at a confidence interval of 95%. Random-effects models were applied, and heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 index in the pooled and subgrouped meta-analyses. The certainty of evidence was evaluated through the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. Results: A total of 7876 studies were retrieved, from which 27 studies were selected for the systematic review. Ten studies were classified as “low risk of bias” and included in the meta-analyses. Overall heterogeneity was not significant (I2 = 0.00%). The clinical performance of restorations placed with bonding agents based on both solvents for each of the available parameters presented no statistical significance for any of the meta-analyses (p&gt;0.05). Conclusion: Scientific evidence suggests composite restorations placed with acetone or alcohol-based dental adhesives present similar clinical performance and survival rates in NCCLs.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-an Wu ◽  
Yi-ping Yang ◽  
Jing Liang ◽  
Jin Zhao ◽  
Jian-sheng Wang ◽  
...  

AbstractWe aimed to evaluate the application of external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) combined with californium-252 (252Cf) neutron intraluminal brachytherapy (NBT) in patients with local recurrent esophageal cancer after definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT). Sixty-two patients with local recurrent esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after definitive CRT were retrospectively analyzed; 31 patients underwent NBT+EBRT, and 31 received EBRT alone. The response rate; 1-, 2-, and 3-year overall survival rates; and adverse event occurrence rates were compared between these two patient groups. The response rate was 83.87% (26/31) in the NBT+EBRT group and 67.74% (21/31) in the EBRT group (p < 0.001). The 1-, 2-, and 3-year overall survival rates were 80.6%, 32.3%, and 6.5%, respectively, in the EBRT group, with a median survival time of 18 months. The 1-, 2-, and 3-year overall survival rates were 83.8%, 41.9%, and 6.9%, respectively, in the NBT+EBRT group, with a median survival time of 19 months. The differences between the groups were not significant (p = 0.352). Regarding acute toxicity, no incidences of fistula or massive bleeding were observed during the treatment period. The incidences of severe and late complications were not significantly different between the two groups (p = 0.080). However, the causes of death for all patients differed between the groups. Our data indicate that 252Cf-NBT+EBRT produces favorable local control for patients with local recurrent esophageal cancer after CRT, with tolerable side effects.


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