Chemoradiotherapy Combined With Modulated Electro‐Hyperthermia (<scp>mEHT</scp>) Converts Initially Inoperable Esophageal Cancer to Operable Disease
This case report demonstrated the effectiveness of combining chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) with modulated electro-hyperthermia (mEHT) in converting initially inoperable esophageal cancer into an operable condition. A 60-year-old male with stage IVB lower third esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (cT3N2M1) experienced significant tumor shrinkage (ypT2N0M0) and a notable metabolic response, which enabled successful surgical removal. This treatment approach highlights the potential of mEHT as a valuable addition to the comprehensive management of esophageal cancer.
Authors
- Pei‐Wei Shueng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2051-364X)
- Shan‐Ying Wang
- Chen‐Xiong Hsu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5541-6375)
- Cheng‐Hung How
- Deng‐Yu Kuo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7407-6284)
Institutions
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (TW)
- National Taiwan University (TW)
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Yuan Ze University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Thoracic Cancer
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1759-7714.70044
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.67