In general, surgery may improve swallowing better than radiotherapy , although the results of chemotherapy and radiation are equal to surgery.
Laser therapy, administered through a flexible tube inserted through the mouth, may open (evaporate) the blockage and relieve dysphagia temporarily. The procedure usually has to be repeated every four to six weeks.
For Barrett's esophagitis with a symptomatic reflux that persists despite potent antacids, H-2 blockers or omeprazole (Prilosec), some medical centers are now investigating antireflux surgery, which may help control symptoms and prevent chronic reflux. Whether this will prevent cancer has not been proven. In patients with
