Japanese Classification of Esophageal Cancer, 12th Edition: Part II

Esophagus. 2024 Jul;21(3):216-269. doi: 10.1007/s10388-024-01048-w. Epub 2024 Mar 21.

Abstract

This is the second half of English edition of Japanese Classification of Esophageal Cancer, 12th Edition that was published by the Japan Esophageal Society in 2022.

Keywords: Chemotherapy; Endoscopic treatment; Esophageal cancer; Japanese classification; Radiotherapy; Surgery.

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / classification
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / classification
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms* / classification
  • Esophageal Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Japan / epidemiology
  • Neoplasm Staging / methods
  • Societies, Medical