Oncological outcomes of squamous cell carcinoma of the cervical esophagus treated with definitive (chemo-)radiotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. In regard to De Virgilio et al

Abstract

This is a significant study that shows that definitive chemo-radiotherapy is an effective treatment option for cervical esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. We are curious, though, whether local control has any effect on survival.