Yoshida S, Kondo T, Todoroki T, Koike N, Kawamoto T, Nakagawa Y, Fukao K, Shimizu W, Ohara K, Moon Y, Yamamoto Y
Dept. of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tsukuba.
Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2001 Aug;28(8):1145-8.
We report a case of advanced esophageal cancer, which was treated by chemoradiotherapy combined with surgical treatment. Moreover, 14 advanced esophageal cancer patients treated by chemoradiotherapy are discussed. The chemoradiotherapy showed beneficial control of the tumor; however, it sometimes leads to esophageal stenosis and ulcer. We conclude that additional salvage surgery is needed for such complications.