Chromoendoscopy Is a Valuable Tool for Screening of High-Risk Patients with Head and Neck Cancer for Early Detection of Esophageal Cancer

Abstract

The staging of patients with head and neck cancer, and the risk factors for esophageal cancer should include chromoendoscopy of the esophagus as a standard procedure. Extended staging provides critical additional information, which helps to more safely distinguish future candidates for curative and palliative treatment.