CD Home Page
surgery Cases
Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions
ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, AND DUODENUM
Case #6 -
A 59 year old with difficulty swallowing

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
8.) What is the primary treatment of esophageal cancer?

The primary treatment for esophageal carcinoma is esophagectomy. In patients with locally advanced disease, neoadjuvant therapy may be given to increase resectability.  
   The Virtual Patient > Case List > ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, AND DUODENUM: Questions