25/04/2026
๐ How Esophageal Cancer is Examined ๐
Early and accurate diagnosis helps guide the right treatment for esophageal cancer. These are the main examination methods used in evaluation.
Common Tests Include:
Endoscopy (esophagogastroscopy) to directly view the food pipe.
Barium swallow when endoscopy is not available, especially in rural areas.
Biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
CT scan of chest and abdomen with contrast to assess spread, especially in urban and semi-urban settings.
If symptoms like difficulty swallowing persist, medical evaluation should not be delayed.
Dr. Manish Jain
Director & Unit Head (GI Oncosurgery, HPB & Robotic Surgery)
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
๐ www.drmanishjain.in | ๐ฒ 9211 6362 81
Early diagnosis leads to better care. ๐ DelhiNCR