Esophageal cancer is the 8th most common cancer in the world. It is also the 6th leading cause of death from cancer worldwide. Prevention of cancer is one the most significant public health challenges of the 21st century. Connect with the ISDE social media channels during April and receive important information that can be circulated to help raise awareness.

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This study aims to assess outcomes of patients with early esophageal cancer or high grade dysplasia, comparing esophagectomy to endoscopic eradication therapy (EET). Through a retrospective study of 269 patients over an 18 year time period, the authors demonstrated that there was no difference between the groups regarding all-cause mortality and disease-specific mortality in an adjusted survival analysis. For both groups, in-hospital and 30-day mortality was 0%. EET was associated with fewer complications, shorter in-patient stays, and lower hospital costs compared to surgery. 

The French Association of Esophageal Atresia is welcoming research project proposals aimed at improving the management of esophageal pathologies. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2022.

The Diseases of the Esophagus (DOTE) Journal hosted an interview style forum for early-career investigators on publishing their research and studies in the Journal. View the list of questions posed by Dr. Judy Trieu or watch the 65 minute presentation on the ISDE Website.

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Feasibility and Safety of Tethered Capsule Endomicroscopy in Patients With Barrett’s Esophagus in a Multi-Center Study 

Robot-assisted Versus Conventional Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for Resectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma 

Effect of endoscopic submucosal dissection on histologic diagnosis in Barrett’s esophagus visible neoplasia 

Distinct Clinical Physiologic Phenotypes of Patients With Laryngeal Symptoms Referred for Reflux Evaluation 

Is Local Endoscopic Resection a Viable Therapeutic Option for Early Clinical Stage T1a and T1b Esophageal Adenocarcinoma? 

Comparative outcomes of radiofrequency ablation and cryoballoon ablation in dysplastic Barrett’s esophagus: a propensity score−matched cohort study 

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April 22, 2022 - ESDE Web-based Educational Course on Surgery for Benign Diseases of the Esophagus - The Heller myotomy for therapy of esophageal achalasia

April 23, 2022 - 2022 Annual Conference of the Chinese Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (CSDE) and the the 5th Esophageal Surgery Forum of West China Hospital

April 29, 2022 - ESDE Web-based Educational Course on Surgery for Benign Diseases of the Esophagus - The Heller myotomy + fundoplication