| 3D-CRT | 3-dimensional conformal radiotherapy |
| AC | Adenocarcinoma |
| Carb/TAX | Carboplatin and paclitaxel |
| dCRT | Definite chemoradiation therapy |
| EC | Esophageal cancer |
| GTV | Gross target volume |
| Gy | Gray |
| IMRT | Intensity-modulated radiotherapy |
| nCRT | Neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy |
| OS | Overall survival |
| PET/CT | Positron emission tomography/computed tomography |
| PFS | Progression-free survival |
| PTV | Planning target volume |
| SCC | Squamous cell carcinoma |
| QOL | Quality of life |
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