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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 16, 2022; 14(4): 205-214
Published online Apr 16, 2022. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i4.205
Published online Apr 16, 2022. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i4.205
Role of endoscopic ultrasound in esophageal cancer
Mark Radlinski, Internal Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22901, United States
Vanessa M Shami, Digestive Health Center, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22901, United States
Author contributions: Both authors have written and reviewed the manuscript in its entirety.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Mark Radlinski has no conflict of interests
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Corresponding author: Vanessa M Shami, MD, Professor, Digestive Health Center, University of Virginia Health System, POB 800708, Charlottesville, VA 22901, United States. vms4e@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu
Received: May 19, 2021
Peer-review started: May 19, 2021
First decision: June 17, 2021
Revised: June 25, 2021
Accepted: March 14, 2022
Article in press: March 14, 2022
Published online: April 16, 2022
Peer-review started: May 19, 2021
First decision: June 17, 2021
Revised: June 25, 2021
Accepted: March 14, 2022
Article in press: March 14, 2022
Published online: April 16, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: Esophageal cancer (ECA) affects 1 in 125 men and 1 in 417 for women and accounts for 2.6% of all cancer related deaths. The associated survival rate depends on the stage of the cancer when it is first diagnosed; therefore, adequate work up and staging is imperative. Additionally, treatment is stage-dependent, making staging all that much important. Endoscopic ultrasound has played a key role in the locoregional staging of newly diagnosed ECA and has an evolving role in restaging after neoadjuvant therapy. This manuscript will review the current role of endoscopic ultrasound on staging and restaging of ECA.