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

Esophagus. 2024 Jul;21(3):179-215. doi: 10.1007/s10388-024-01054-y. Epub 2024 Apr 3.

Abstract

This is the first 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

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