Radiotherapy in squamous cell esophageal cancer.
As the classical surgical treatment of squamous cell esophageal carcinoma is associated with poor 5-year survival rates and high operative mortality, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are being used as adjuvant or alternative primary treatments. The authors present their view on several therapeutic approaches and describe their irradiation technique.
Van Den Berge
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Department of Radiotherapy, AZ VUB, Brussels, Belgium.
Popowski
Y
Y
Van Lancker
M
M
Storme
G
G
Van Houtte
P
P
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage