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Endoscopy and Endoscopic Ultrasound for Esophageal Cancer

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Esophageal cancer is a serious malignancy and cause of cancer death worldwide with an ever-increasing incidence. The initial management and staging of esophageal cancer are crucial to determine optimal treatment and potential for cure. Optical endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) are key components of this, enabling tissue diagnosis, tumor localization, tumor characterization, and locoregional staging. Endoscopy is also employed in the treatment of dysplastic Barrett’s esophagus and the resection of early-stage esophageal malignancies. Additionally, endoscopy can be utilized as a bridge for enteral nutrition as well as for palliation for unresectable disease.

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Gowing, S. (2023). Endoscopy and Endoscopic Ultrasound for Esophageal Cancer. In: Schlottmann, F., Ferri, L., Molena, D., Patti, M.G. (eds) Esophageal Cancer. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39086-9_4

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