A Retrospective Study of 52 Patients With Primary Small Cell Carcinoma of the Esophagus Treated With Radical Surgery
Background: Primary small cell carcinoma of the esophagus (SCCE) is a rare and extremely fatal disease.We aim to evaluate the efficacy of radical surgery for resectable SCCE and to explore potential prognostic factors.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 52 consecutive SCCE patients who underwent radical surgery from February 1993 to November 2014