Carcinoma of the esophagus. Evaluation and palliation of a deadly disease.
Treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus depends on accurate staging of the disease at presentation. Current therapeutic options for patients with localized disease include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and endoscopic therapy. Most patients undergo a combination of these therapies. For patients who present with widespread disease, close attention must be paid to palliation of symptoms.
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Department of Medicine, St Vincent's Medical Center of Richmond, Staten Island, NY 10310.
D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care