Case Report: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in a 13-year-old boy with a history of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula

• Main Authors: B. Bernar (Author), C. Mayerhofer (Author), T. Fuchs (Author), G. Schweigmann (Author), E. Gassner (Author), R. Crazzolara (Author), B. Hetzer (Author), U. Klingkowski (Author), A. Zschocke (Author), G. Cortina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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In adults, esophageal cancers are a global health concern. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) accounts for approximately 90% of esophageal carcinomas. The prognosis of esophageal cancers remains dismal, with a five-year survival rate below 20%. It typically affects older patients, and for now...