Predictive value of positive lymph node ratio in patients with locally advanced gastric remnant cancer
Meng Zhuo,
Lei Tian,
Ting Han
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Traditional lymph node stage (N stage) has limitations in advanced gastric remnant cancer (GRC) patients; therefore, establishing a new predictive stage is necessary.
AIM
To explore the predictive value of positive lymph node ratio (LNR) according to clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of locally advanced GRC.
METHODS
Seventy-four patients who underwent radical gastrectomy and lymphadenectomy for locally advanced GRC were retrospectivel… Show more
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