Esophagus

Esophagus also called the food pipe is a versatile organ that extends from the neck, crosses the chest cavity to the end of the abdomen. It plays an important function in transferring our food from the mouth to the stomach. The cancer of the esophagus is a widely prevalent cancer in India, especially in north India. The initial symptoms of this cancer include difficulty in swallowing food, heaviness in the chest, chest pain, and regurgitation of food. In advanced cases, cough and recurrent chest infections are few symptoms. Loss of weight and loss of appetite are other symptoms of the disease. Dr. Mayank is an expert to identify these early symptoms to help early diagnosis.

Endoscopy is a very simple test that can diagnose cancer of the esophagus. Upon diagnosis, a proper evaluation is done to decide the further treatment plan. Dr. Mayank is an expert to evaluate such patients. The treatment of esophageal cancer involves a multimodality approach to provide the best results to the patients. This multimodality approach involves chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. Dr. Mayank is an expert to decide which approach is best for the patient. Surgery for esophageal cancer involves the removal of the esophagus and its replacement by the stomach. The surgery can now be performed laparoscopically.