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Superficial Esophageal Cancer Completely Cured With Radiotherapy Alone: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Surgery is the definitive treatment for superficial esophageal cancer. However, the risks and complications associated with surgery often lead to further complications. Endoscopic resection is an effective treatment option for superficial esophageal cancer. However, if the cancer invades more than three-quarters of the esophageal lumen, the risk of complications is high from both the procedure and potentially troublesome post-endoscopic esophageal stricture. To mitigate these issues, neoadjuvant radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy may be administered before endoscopic resection to reduce the size of esophageal cancer. This report presents a case of complete remission of superficial esophagus cancer achieved with radiotherapy alone.

Source: The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research

DOI: 10.7704/kjhugr.2025.0059

Authors: Hyung Jin Bae, Younghee Choe, Byung-Wook Kim

Institutions: The Catholic University of Korea Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea

Language: English

Topic: Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4417015363