Esophageal cancer Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 58-year-old man with a history of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease presents with dysphagia and unintentional weight loss over the past three months. Past medical history is significant for hypertension controlled with lisinopril. Temperature is 36.8°C (98.2°F), heart rate is 76/min, blood pressure is 135/85 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 14/min, and oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. Physical examination is notable for mild epigastric tenderness without palpable neck lymphadenopathy. CBC shows mild microcytic anemia and LFTs are within normal limits. An upper endoscopy reveals a 2.5 cm lesion in the lower esophagus, and biopsy confirms adenocarcinoma with evidence of submucosal invasion. CT and PET scans show no evidence of metastasis. Which of the following is the best next step in management?

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