The clinical symtoms and the characteristics for forming of esophageal carcinoma by computed tomography

ABSTRACT

Based on CT features of 45 patients (42 males, 3 females) with esophageal carcinoma at Viet Duc hospital from August 2003 to August 2004. Comparison between CT features and operation findings showed that 53.3% of lesions were at the middle and 35.6% were at the lower third of the esophageal. Esophageal wall thicken lesions more than 10 mm, homogenously structures and highly contrast enhancement were the common CT findings in these patients. Otherwise, helical CT Scan could be effective in detection of tracheo-bronchial, aortic, pleural and pericardial infiltration. CT could play an important role in lesion stages and therefore, provide important signs to determine surgical planning.