Larry O. Akoko, Rebecca Majige, David M. Antanamsu, Nashivai E.
Kivuyo, Kitembo Kibwana, Jerry Ndumabro
Background: Esophageal cancer is a serious malignancy with regards to its associated
morbidity of inability to swallow and the grave prognosis. Coordinated care,
including multidisciplinary approach has the potential to impact outlook for
these patients. This requires adequate staging, addressing nutritional and
performance status, and treatment stratification in a more objective manner.
Marked with low resection rates, the management practices at our hospital
have not been highlighted. This would identify snags and allow addressing
improvements and overall patient’s outcome.
