This focused issue on “Esophageal Disease” is edited by Dr. Ikenna C. Okereke, from Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Esophageal disease, both benign and malignant, is becoming more prevalent over time. There are several risk factors, such as diet and obesity, which are contributing to the increased prevalence. I chose to host this issue to make readers aware of the multiple facets of esophageal disease.