Table 2. Initial management based on diagnostic method. All numbers are absolute values.
| Modality | Diagnosis | Observation | Stent | Surgery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esophagram | 42 | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Endoscopy | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Clinical | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CT scan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
CT, computed tomography.
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