Esophagus is the muscular tube connecting the back of your mouth to the stomach. Abnormal growth of cells in the Esophagus is called as Esophageal cancer. Diagnosis is usually made late due to delayed occurrence of symptoms.
Risk Factors
Alcohol
Smoking and Tobacco consumption
Obesity
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Hot liquids
Spicy foods
Hereditary (Peutz jeghers and cowdens syndrome)
Signs and Symptoms
Difficulty in swallowing initially for solids, progressing to liquids
Burning sensation in the chest
Change of voice /dry cough
Loss of weight
Anaemia
Diagnosis
Endoscopy is one of the most common ways of diagnosing esophageal cancer. It may be used to obtain a tissue biopsy as well as to determine the extent of the tumor. The camera on the end of the endoscope allows doctors to see the lining …
Treatment
Surgery
Esophagectomy is a surgical procedure to remove some or all of the esophagus and then reconstruct it using part of another organ, usually the stomach.
FAQ
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