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Erschienen in: Current Oncology Reports 1/2015

01.01.2015 | Gastrointestinal Cancers (B Czito, Section Editor)

Endoscopic Approaches for Early-Stage Esophageal Cancer: Current Options

verfasst von: Vaishali Patel, Rebecca A. Burbridge

Erschienen in: Current Oncology Reports | Ausgabe 1/2015

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Abstract

Early esophageal cancer is confined to the mucosa or submucosa of the esophagus. While most esophageal cancer is detected at an advanced stage (requiring surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiation), early-stage mucosal lesions may be detected through Barrett’s surveillance programs or incidentally on diagnostic upper endoscopies performed for other reasons. These early-stage cancers are often amenable to endoscopic therapies, including mucosal resection, ablation, and cryotherapy. Studies suggest equivalent survival rates and reduced morbidity but higher recurrence rates with endoscopic removal of early-stage cancers compared to surgical resection. There is emerging data regarding the efficacy and long-term outcomes of endoscopic therapy for early esophageal cancer that is promising, and further research is needed to better define the role of endoscopic therapy in the management of early esophageal cancer.
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Metadaten
Titel
Endoscopic Approaches for Early-Stage Esophageal Cancer: Current Options
verfasst von
Vaishali Patel
Rebecca A. Burbridge
Publikationsdatum
01.01.2015
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Oncology Reports / Ausgabe 1/2015
Print ISSN: 1523-3790
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-6269
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-014-0421-1

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