The overall prognosis of patients with esophageal cancer has improved in recent decades
due to surgical and medical progress, but overall survival remains poor. Better patient …

In recent years, esophageal cancer characteristics and management options have evolved
significantly. There has been a sharp increase in the frequency of esophageal …

Objective The objective of this study is to outline the evidence regarding the surgical
management of esophageal cancer and provide a single institutional outline regarding its …

Background The aim of the study was to determine if the two histologic tumor types in
esophageal cancer exhibit different behavior at advanced tumour stages and require a …

Objective To identify prognostic factors and reasons for improved survival over time in
patients with esophageal cancer. Summary Background Data Management strategies for …

Despite improvements in detection, surgical resection and (neo-) adjuvant therapy, the
overall survival in esophageal cancer remains lower than in other solid tumors. In fact, less …

Introduction: Worldwide, esophageal cancer (EC) is the seventh leading cause of cancer-
related death, with its incidence increasing in the US, where a change in its epidemiology …

The incidence of esophageal cancer is increasing in the developed world, with a relative
increase in adenocarcinoma compared with squamous cell carcinoma. The distensible …

Esophageal cancer is a serious malignancy with regards to mortality and prognosis. It is a
growing health concern that is expected to increase in incidence over the next 10 years …

Abstract Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader will be able to: Discuss
the epidemiology of esophageal cancer. Explain the current status of diagosing and treating …