Table 2 The distribution and rate of lymph node recurrence in lower thoracic esophageal carcinoma
Lymphatic drainage area | Recurrence number in nodes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
1 | 44 | 17.8 |
2 | 59 | 23.9 |
4 | 29 | 11.7 |
7 | 27 | 10.9 |
8U | 1 | 0.4 |
8M | 15 | 6.1 |
8Lo | 14 | 5.7 |
9 | 0 | 0.0 |
16 | 13 | 5.3 |
17 | 17 | 6.9 |
18 | 6 | 2.4 |
19 | 0 | 0.0 |
20 | 22 | 8.9 |
Upper cervical | 0 | 0.0 |
Total | 247 | 100.0 |