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Stein, H.J., Theisen, J., Siewert, JR. (2005). Surgical Resection for Esophageal Cancer: Role of Extended Lymphadenectomy. In: Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery. Springer Specialist Surgery Series. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-066-4_24
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