Comparing scopes and X-rays after esophagus surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways doctors check the surgical connection (anastomosis) after removing a cancerous part of the esophagus. It looks at whether a flexible tube with a camera (endoscopy) or a special X-ray (esophagram) is better for routine follow-up.
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Who can take part
- You had surgery called McKeown esophagectomy for cancer.
- You had either an endoscopy or an esophagram after surgery as part of routine care.
- You do not have a benign (non-cancerous) tumor of the esophagus or stomach opening.
- Your medical records are complete.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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