Role of endoscopy in the staging of esophageal and gastric cancer

Zusammenfassung

Progress in instrumentation and clinical research continues to expand the potential utility of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in the treatment of esophageal and gastric cancer. This review focuses on the role of EUS in the staging and treatment planning of patients with esophageal and gastric cancer. (C) 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.