This book presents current research in the study of esophageal cancer. Topics discussed include epidemiology and risk factors; helicobacter pylori infection and esophageal cancer; celiac disease and the risk of esophageal cancer; radiation therapy of esophageal tumors; endoscopic ultrasound in esophageal carcinoma; minimally invasive esophagectomy versus open techniques; esophagectomy for advanced stage esophageal cancer and surgical treatment of cervical esophageal cancer.