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Multi centre analysis*
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High frequency EUS (miniprobe)
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Pre therapeutic uT and uN compared to pT/pN classification
obtained from esophagectomy (n = 93) or EMR (n = 50)
Endoscopic Ultrasound – T & N Staging
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Accuracy
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T staging 60% & N Staging 74%
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78%
stratified to appropriate therapeutic regime
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11% over-treatment & 11% under-treatment
*Meister, T., H. S. Heinzow, et al. (2013). Surg Endosc
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