Outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection and esophagectomy for early and superficial carcinoma of the esophagus

Background Endoscopic resection was recommended as treatment for mucosal epithelium or lamina propria mucosae lesions not exceeding two-thirds of the circumference. The aim of this study was to verify the outcomes of endoscopic resection and surgery for early and superficial carcinoma of the esophagus.