[Cox regression analysis of the prognostic factors of unresectable esophageal carcinoma after stenting].

Background & Objective: There are many factors affect the prognosis of the patients with unresectable esophageal carcinoma who underwent intubation, however, it is unclear which ones are main causes so far. This study was designed to analyze the prognostic factors of unresectable esophageal carcinoma after stenting in order to find the reasonable modalities of palliative therapy.

Methods: Consecutive 102 patients with unresectable esophageal carcinoma who were eligible for inclusion criteria were analyzed after stenting.