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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Esophagus / Oesophagus can be involved by cancer or other tumors. With increasing incidence of acidity problems (Barretts esophagus), the incidence of cancer of esophagus is increasing.
Esophageal/oesophageal cancer usually presents with difficulty in swallowing, initially to solids and then liquids also. Gradually, Esophageal/oesophageal cancer increases to total blockage of swallowing. Sometimes, there can be voice change or bouts of coughing on swallowing due to complications.
Symptoms
- Difficulty and pain with swallowing
- Pressure or burning in the chest
- Indigestion or heartburn
- Vomiting
- Frequent choking on food
- Unexplained weight loss
Diagnosis
- Barium swallow study
- Endoscopy
- Biopsy
The treatment for Esophageal/oesophageal cancer consists of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, used in combination (multi-modal treatment). Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy surgery involves the removal of the entire esophagus and then creation of new food pipe utilising the stomach and fashioning a tube out of it. The tube is then taken across the chest and joined to the upper esophagus in neck.
Other Services
- Lung Cancer
- Thymoma (Myasthenia Gravis)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Hydatid Cysts
- Lung Nodules
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumothorax
- Chest Wall Tumors
- Empyema
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Aspergilloma
- Chest Trauma Surgery
- Palmar Hyperhidrosis
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula
- Posterior Mediastinal Mass
- Bronchiectasis
- Chest Wall Deformities
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome