Qiao Wang

Risk factors for metachronous esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after endoscopic submucosal dissection: a multicenter cohort study integrating overall risk prediction and timing of recurrence

Background Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has become the standard of care for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Nevertheless, the persistence of field cancerization leaves patients vulnerable to metachronous lesions, underscoring an urgent need for reliable post-ESD surveillance strategies....