Debulking Of The Esophageal Tumor - Forceps - 1/2

A special forceps was used to remove neoplastic tissues. The normal esophageal lumen measures approximately 25 mm in functional diameter. When the lumen diameter is decreased to 13 mm, everyone has solid food or regular diet dysphagia. When the lumen diameter is less than 18 mm, selective alteration of diet content and consistency is necessary, depending on the characteristics of the stricture. Milder degrees of stricture are easier and safer to dilate than severe strictures. It is illogical to delay therapy until the patient is able to swallow only liquids, even though adequate total caloric intake has been possible by using a full liquid diet plus dietary supplements.