The following is a summary of "Novel devices and biomarkers in screening for esophageal squamous cell cancer," published in ...

The squamo-columnar junction or Z-line (where the 'whitish' esophageal squamous mucosa ... include difficulty in differentiating mucosal cancer from extension into the submucosa on endoscopic ...

Endoscopic ultrasound is widely used in gastroenterology for cancer diagnosis ... they were able to clearly visualize all ...

and an increased risk of esophageal cancer, particularly when combined with smoking. Alcohol also affects gastric motility and mucosal integrity, contributing to conditions like gastritis ...