Esophageal Carcinoma

In the attached video the lecturer explains esophageal carcinoma, its two main types, their clinical manifestations, diagnostic investigations, staging work-up, TNM staging, therapy protocols for different stages and associated complications. Timeline: 0:00 – Introduction 1:01 – Types of esophageal cancer 2:01 – Risk factors associated with squamous and adenocarcinoma 2:53 – Adenocarcinoma and squamous carcinoma locations 3:47 – Clinical manifestations 4:58 – Diagnostic investigations 6:31 – Staging with endoscopic ultrasound, CT scan and PET scan 7:56 – Other diagnostic workup 9:27 – Treatment algorithm and Therapy in metastatic or unresectable disease. 11:02 – TNM staging 11:55 – Therapy for superficial cancers 13:05 – Therapy for locoregional or locally advanced disease 15:10 – Surgical Techniques 19:19 – Complications 20:46 – Summary