Review of early endoscopic findings in patients with local recurrence after definitive chemoradiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

ConclusionsEndoscopists should be aware that SMTs or erosions, even those smaller than 10  mm, can indicate local recurrence after complete response to definitive chemoradiotherapy. Follow-up endoscopy should be performed within 1–2 months if findings suggestive of local recurrence are observed on prior endoscopy, even when biopsy results are negative.
Source: Esophagus - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research