What could be the issue if I feel like something is choking in my esophagus?

1. When a patient feels a choking sensation in the esophagus, the primary consideration is esophageal cancer, which can be further confirmed through examinations such as gastroscopy and gastrointestinal imaging.

2. Benign esophageal tumors are mainly esophageal leiomyomas. Gastroscopy can reveal swelling under the esophageal mucosa with an intact esophageal mucosa, which can be further clarified through endoscopic ultrasonography.

3. CT scans also aid in the diagnosis of esophageal leiomyomas. Once diagnosed, surgical resection is required. This can be done endoscopically by resecting the esophageal mucosa or thoracoscopically by resecting the esophageal adventitia.

4. Malignant esophageal tumors are mainly esophageal cancers, pathologically including squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and small cell carcinoma. A biopsy can confirm the diagnosis, and treatment for esophageal cancer is phased based on the diagnosis.

5. Early-stage esophageal cancer can be cured through surgical resection and lymph node dissection, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy to control tumor recurrence or metastasis and improve the cure rate. For mid-to-late-stage esophageal cancer, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, etc., are directly administered to control tumor progression and improve symptoms.