Analysis of Lymph Node Metastasis of Thoracic Esophageal Cancer(A Report of 150 Cases)

To study metastasis of lymph node of thoracic esophageal cancerThe lymph nodes from 150 cases of squamous cell esophageal carcinoma were divided into groups and observed with optical microscopeOf 105 cases,81 cases had metastasis and the metastasis rate was 54%The metastasis rates were 323%,706% for 5cm,and 5cm tumor respectively(P005)The common ways of metastasis were local and /or extensive,and other characteristic was jumping or multidirection metastasis[Conclusion]It is important to dissect lymph nodes and treat with comprehensive therapy after operation in order to improve curative effect