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Endoscopic diagnostic strategy of superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Author(s) -
Muto Manabu
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
digestive endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.5
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1443-1661
pISSN - 0915-5635
DOI - 10.1111/den.12025
Subject(s) - medicine , esophageal cancer , basal cell , esophageal squamous cell carcinoma , carcinoma , endoscopic mucosal resection , curative treatment , radiology , surgery , oncology , endoscopy , cancer , disease
The prognosis of the esophageal squamous cell carcinoma is still poor. Early detection is ideal to improve patient survival. In particular, superficial cancer limited within the mucosal layer is a good candidate for minimally invasive treatment by endoscopic resection with curative intent. However, an effective endoscopic diagnostic strategy is not established worldwide. Herein, we review the published papers on this subject.