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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2026; 18(5): 116490
Published online May 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.116490
Published online May 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.116490
Figure 1 Comparison between the two groups at 1 day pre-operation, 1 day post-operation, 3 days post-operation, 5 days post-operation and 7 days post-operation.
A: Visual analog scale pain score trends; B: C-reactive protein levels; C: Interleukin-6 levels. VAS: Visual analog scale; CRP: C-reactive protein; IL-6: Interleukin-6.
- Citation: Meng YS, Zhang XW, Kang JL, Zhou JJ. Thoracoscopic vs open esophagectomy: Short-term efficacy with laparoscopic gastric tube. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(5): 116490
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i5/116490.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.116490