Current treatments and outlook in adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG) is a tumor of the esophagogastric junction (EGJ). Research has suggested that AEG may be an independent tumor because of its peculiar site and biological behavior. During the past several decades, the incidence of AEG has increased globally. Therefore, it is necessary to explore appropriate treatments for AEG. The aim of this review is to summarize the current treatments for AEG and forecast their future developments.

Methods

We critically conducted a literature search in PubMed (from the inception of the database to October 31, 2021). The keywords used in the search were "adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction", "gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma and surgical treatment", "gastroesophageal ad

SUBMITTER: Cao F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9011222 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature