Evidence-based radiation oncology: oesophagus.

Berger, Bernhard; Belka, Claus · Radiother Oncol · 2009

review · Level V

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Abstract

Oesophageal cancer remains to be a therapeutic and diagnostic challenge in multidisciplinary oncology. Radiotherapy is a crucial component of most curative and palliative approaches for oesophageal cancer. Aim of this educational review is to summarize the available evidence and to define the role of radiation-based treatment options for oesophageal cancer.

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