Figure 3From: Quality of life measurements as an indicator for timing of support after oesophagectomy for cancer: a prospective studyMean values for each QLQ-OES-18 symptom scale during the study year. There was a significant change at 2 months compared to 12 months after surgery (p < 0.001). For symptom scales, a high score indicates more problems. Preop, pre-operative.Back to article page