Oesophageal and gastro-oesophageal junction tumours

The two most commonly occurring oesophageal tumours are squamous cell carcinomas and adenocarcinomas. These differ in their aetiology, pathogenesis and response to treatment. The incidence of oesophageal adenocarcinoma is rapidly increasing and, for both tumours, the prognosis remains poor. Here, we discuss the management of these tumours as well as the current recommendations for screening and surveillance.