TY - JOUR AU - Yip, Hon-Chi AU - Chiu, Philip Wai-Yan PY - 2017 TI - Endoscopic diagnosis and management of early squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus JF - Journal of Thoracic Disease; Vol 9, Supplement 8 (July 25, 2017): Journal of Thoracic Disease (Esophageal Cancer) Y2 - 2017 KW - N2 - In recent years, diagnosis of early squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the esophagus has been increasingly emphasized. Utilization of image enhanced technology such as narrow band imaging (NBI) and magnification endoscopy allowed detailed examination of the esophageal mucosa. Different patterns of intrapapillary capillary loops (IPCL) have been proven to accurately diagnose and predict the depth of invasion of the tumors. In addition, the application of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has enabled safe en bloc resection of esophageal lesions. Promising results of ESD have been published and ESD is now the standard of therapy in early SCC of esophagus. UR - https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/14477