Carcinoma of the oesophagus, treated radiologically

Radiotherapy according to a "small volume/large absorbed dose"-concept was given to 31 patients with carcinoma of the oesophagus. Tumour control in the treated volume was obtained in 52%, but only 13% of the patients survived for 6 years. Metastases outside the treated volume were seen in 65% of the patients. The palliative results may be judged as not optimal.