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Small-cell carcinoma of the esophagus

Treatment by endoscopy

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A case of primary carcinoma of the esophagus is presented that consisted of poorly differentiated small-cell carcinoma. The patient underwent endoscopic treatment, first with an Nd: YAG laser and, finally, with bougienage and the insertion of a prosthesis in order to relieve dysphagia and improve the nutritional status and quality of life. Even though it is generally uncommon for laser therapy to be chosen as a primary mode of treatment, the results obtained should permit to overcome this lack of confidence in the choice of laser treatment for small-cell carcinoma of the esophagus.

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    G. Di Felice, M. Dal Fante & P. Spinelli

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Di Felice, G., Dal Fante, M. & Spinelli, P. Small-cell carcinoma of the esophagus. Surg Endosc 4, 118–121 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00591274

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