title: Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus. Natural history, incidence, etiology, and complications.
abstract: In an attempt to improve the dismal outcome of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, attention has recently focused on suspected causes and other known influences on the course of this disease. This article reviews recent literature regarding the natural history, incidence, etiology, and complications of squamous cell cancer of the esophagus.
authors.affiliation: Gastroenterology Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Moses
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D012307:Risk Factors