Clinical analysis of 117 cases with synchronous multiple primary esophageal squamous cell carcinomas

Background/Aims: We aimed to study the clinical characteristics, treatment modality, and the prognosis of synchronous multiple primary esophageal squamous cell carcinomas (SMPESCC).Methods: A total of 117 SMPESCC cases were evaluated retrospectively from 2010 to 2015.Results: The most common locations of SMPESCC were mid- and lower thoracic segments (n = 208, 84.9%). The 1-, 2-, and 3-year overall survival rates were 53.8%, 30.8%, and 15.4%,...