The clinical significance of preoperative plasma fibrinogen level and platelet count in resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Background Patients with malignant disease frequently present with activated coagulation pathways, which are potentially associated with tumor progression and prognosis. The aims of the study were to investigate the clinical significance of preoperative plasma fibrinogen level and platelet count in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) treated by curative surgery.