Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning nonresectional therapy for esophageal carcinoma?
A. Radiation therapy can be associated with five-year survival rates equal to surgery
B. Esophageal intubation to provide palliation for esophageal cancer is associated with minimal morbidity and mortality
C. Endoscopic laser fulguration is successful in up to 75% of patients
D. There is little or no role for surgical bypass for unresectable esophageal carcinoma
Answer:C
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning nonresectional therapy for esophageal carcinoma?
A. Radiation therapy can be associated with five-year survival rates equal to surgery B. Esophageal intubation to provide palliation for esophageal cancer is associated with minimal morbidity and mortality C. Endoscopic laser fulguration is successful in up to 75% of patients D. There is little or no role for surgical bypass for unresectable esophageal carcinoma