Pre-malignant lesions of the esophagus and early cancer
treatment considerations
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https://doi.org/10.22491/2357-9730.125715Keywords:
Esophageal cancer, precursor lesions, dysplasia, superficial cancer, surgery, endoscopic mucosectomy, laser ablation, photodynamic therapyAbstract
Esophageal cancer is epidemiologically important in our community. Alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and gastroesophageal reflux are among the well-established
risk factors for the development of cancer. Predisposing conditions such as Barrett’s esophagus, achalasia, caustic strictures and pre-malignant lesions of the esophagus
lead to a higher risk for esophageal cancer and, thus, require increased attention. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of these conditions may yield an increase in survival rates and a decrease in morbidity and mortality. The objective of this paper is to present a few considerations on the modalities of treatment for precursor lesions and superficial cancer.
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