Palliative treatment of dysphagia in esophageal cancer
Abstract
Esophageal cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, and many patients are only eligible for palliative treatment. Dysphagia secondary to local tumor extension is a frequent and debilitating symptom in these patients, often requiring intervention to increase quality of life. Management includes radiotherapy and endoscopic modalities such as stenting and argon plasma coagulation. Treatment choice should be individualised and based on patient condition and preferences, tumor location and characteristics, prognosis and prior therapy. This review finds that the optimal palliative approach remains debated.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Esophageal and GI Pathology
Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
Dysphagia Assessment and Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Ugeskrift for Læger
- Publisher
- Danish Medical Association
- Volume
- 188
- Issue
- 27
- Pages
- 1–8
- Publication date
- 29 June 2026
- Language
- DA