Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 9, 2026

Modeling Oral-Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in 3D Organoids
Published on: December 23, 2022
Esophageal carcinoma in Southern Thailand
P Puttawibul1, A Chanvitan, C Pornpatanarak
1Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand.
Background:
Southern Thailand is an area with a high frequency of esophageal carcinoma. This paper presents basic data regarding esophageal carcinoma patients from this region.
Methods:
Patients with histopathological confirmed esophageal carcinoma were retrospectively reviewed. The age, sex, location of tumor and resectability were studied.
Results:
A total of 813 cases of esophageal carcinoma were reviewed, male:female ratio was 3.54:1 (634:179). Average age in males was 64.62 years and 64.30 years in females. The peak age-incidence was 51-70 years. Squamous cell carcinoma was most commonly found in the mid thoracic portion of the esophagus with 369 cases (45.39%), 70 cases (8.61%) were found in the cervical portion of the esophagus. Adenocarcinoma cancer was found at the esophagogastric junction in 47 cases (5.78%). Only 293 cases (36.04%) were operable. Respiratory tract involvement was noted in 49 cases.
Conclusion:
The most common type of esophageal cancer in Southern Thailand is squamous cell carcinoma, as in other countries in Asia. The status of the patients, advanced age and locally advanced tumor were major factors of our low operable rate.
Related Concept Videos
Esophageal Perforation-II: Clinical Manifestations and Management
Clinical Manifestations:
Barrett Esophagus-I: Introduction
This constant acid exposure transforms the esophagus's pink mucosal lining (stratified squamous epithelium) into a type of lining more similar...
Barrett Esophagus-II: Clinical Manifestations and Management
To diagnose Barrett's esophagus, healthcare providers often recommend an endoscopy for those showing symptoms of acid reflux. The procedure entails...
Esophageal Strictures-I: Introduction
Etiology
The primary cause of esophageal strictures is long-standing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), accounting for about 70 to 80% of adult cases. Chronic acid reflux can lead to injury and scarring of the esophageal lining, culminating in...
Esophageal Strictures-II: Clinical Features and Management
Healthcare providers should gather a comprehensive medical history and conduct a physical examination for diagnosis. If esophageal stricture is...
Esophageal Achalasia

