Abstract
Results of radiation therapy in 85 patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus are presented. Whereas the majority of patients with this tumor have been shown to die within the first year, occasional patients may survive longer (21.5 percent in this series); late radiation complications must therefore be maintained at a minimum. A localization technique to evaluate esophageal mobility away from the spinal cord is described.
MeSH terms
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Aortic Rupture / etiology
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / mortality
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy*
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Esophageal Neoplasms / mortality
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Esophageal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
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Esophageal Perforation / etiology
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Esophagus / radiation effects
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Lung Diseases / etiology
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Male
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Mediastinitis / etiology
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Middle Aged
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Radiation Injuries
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Radiation Protection / methods
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Radiotherapy Dosage
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Spinal Cord Injuries / prevention & control
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Tracheoesophageal Fistula / etiology