Estimation of esophageal involvement length in esophagogastric junction tumors using PET-CT

Key Points

• The method accurately estimates esophageal involvement length, enhancing surgical planning.
• Using a craniocaudal distance from the vascular compression factor (VCF) to the proximal margin supports this accuracy.
• Estimation was performed on esophagogastric junction tumors, relevant for precise treatment.
• Results indicate the utility of PET-CT imaging in clinical settings for better surgical outcomes.