Evidence-based radiation oncology: oesophagus

Bernhard Berger; Claus Belka

doi:10.1016/j.radonc.2009.02.019

Evidence-based radiation oncology: oesophagus

Radiother Oncol. 2009 Aug;92(2):276-90. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2009.02.019. Epub 2009 Apr 15.

Authors

Bernhard Berger¹, Claus Belka

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.

PMID: 19375187
DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2009.02.019

Abstract

Oesophageal cancer remains to be a therapeutic and diagnostic challenge in multidisciplinary oncology. Radiotherapy is a crucial component of most curative and palliative approaches for oesophageal cancer. Aim of this educational review is to summarize the available evidence and to define the role of radiation-based treatment options for oesophageal cancer.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Esophageal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Neoadjuvant Therapy
Palliative Care