articleNew England Journal of MedicineDec 24, 2014Closed access

Esophageal Carcinoma

AKAnil K. RustgiHBHashem B. El‐Serag

University of Pennsylvania · Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center · +1 more institution

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Abstract

The 5-year survival rate in esophageal cancer, although poor, has improved over the past decade. This review discusses the epidemiologic aspects, pathogenesis, prevention, and therapy of esophageal adenocarcinoma and squamous-cell carcinoma, focusing on recent advances.

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Carcinoma
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Oncology
  • Pathogenesis
  • Cancer
  • Internal medicine
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