[Rational extent of lymph node dissection for carcinoma of the lower third of the thoracic ESOP-hagus of T2 or T3 stage with abdominal lymph node metastasis].

We discussed the rational extent of the lymph node dissection for carcinoma of the lower third of the esophagus of T2 or T3 stage with abdominal lymph node metastasis. Lymph node metastasis developed in 89.5% of patients.