Surgeons' Role in Local Palliation of Esophageal Cancer

John A Federico; Jeremiah T Martin

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2021.03.010

Surgeons' Role in Local Palliation of Esophageal Cancer

Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Jun;101(3):489-497. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.03.010.

Authors

John A Federico¹, Jeremiah T Martin²

Affiliations

¹ Kalispell Regional Healthcare, 1333 Surgical Services Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Southern Ohio Medical Center, 1711 27th Street, Braunlin Building, Suite 206, Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA.

PMID: 34048768
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.03.010

Abstract

Esophageal cancer commonly presents in advanced stage, and many patients will require palliative intervention. Endoscopic stenting remains an excellent first-line therapy; however, this should be discussed in a multidisciplinary setting, considering expectations for long-term survival.

Keywords: Adjuvant therapy; Esophageal cancer treatment; Multimodality therapy; Palliation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Esophageal Neoplasms / complications*
Esophageal Neoplasms / therapy*
Humans
Palliative Care / methods*
Palliative Care / organization & administration
Patient Care Team*
Physician's Role*
Surgeons*