Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID	102863
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Category	Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Predicting preoperative lymph node metastasis in esophageal cancer: Advancement and challenges
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xing-Yan Le, Jun-Bang Feng, Yi Guo, Yue-Qin Zhou and Chuan-Ming Li
ORCID	Author(s) ORCID Number Xing-Yan Le http://orcid.org/0009-0003-8143-1813 Jun-Bang Feng http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7343-6612 Yi Guo http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9441-8672 Chuan-Ming Li http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4006-9411
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Corresponding Author	Chuan-Ming Li, MD, Professor, Department of Medical Imaging, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, School of Medicine, Chongqing University, No. 1 Jiankang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400014, China. lichuanming@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn
Key Words	Esophageal cancer; Radiomics; Lymph node metastasis; Nomogram; Machine learning; Computed tomography
Core Tip	The nomogram is very valuable for predicting preoperative lymph node metastasis in patients with esophageal cancer (EC), but current research still has limitations. Improving the study design and statistical analyses of the current research are crucial for assessing EC prognosis and developing personalized treatment plans.
Publish Date	2025-01-21 09:22
Citation	<p>Le XY, Feng JB, Guo Y, Zhou YQ, Li CM. Predicting preoperative lymph node metastasis in esophageal cancer: Advancement and challenges. <i>World J Clin Oncol</i> 2025; 16(3): 102863</p>
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v16/i3/102863.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.102863

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