Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Cancer

Advances in technology and improved understanding of the pathobiology of esophageal cancer have allowed endoscopy to serve a growing role in the management of this disease. Precursor lesions can be detected using enhanced diagnostic modalities and eradicated with ablation therapy. Furthermore, evolu...

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Published in:Cancers 2022-07, Vol.14 (15), p.3583
Main Authors: Paiji, Christopher, Sedarat, Alireza
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy
Cancer
Diagnosis
Endoscopy
Esophageal cancer
Esophagus
Family medical history
Gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal reflux
Iodine
Medical prognosis
Mortality
Palliation
Review
Risk factors
Surveillance
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Summary:Advances in technology and improved understanding of the pathobiology of esophageal cancer have allowed endoscopy to serve a growing role in the management of this disease. Precursor lesions can be detected using enhanced diagnostic modalities and eradicated with ablation therapy. Furthermore, evolution in endoscopic resection has provided larger specimens for improved diagnostic accuracy and offer potential for cure of early esophageal cancer. In patients with advanced esophageal cancer, endoluminal therapy can improve symptom burden and provide therapeutic options for complications such as leaks, perforations, and fistulas. The purpose of this review article is to highlight the role of endoscopy in the diagnosis, treatment, and palliation of esophageal cancer.
ISSN:2072-6694
2072-6694
DOI:10.3390/cancers14153583