For a patient with T3N1M0 esophageal adenocarcinoma, who suffered esophageal perforation necessitating metallic stent placement, would you favor a neoadjuvant chemoradiation or perioperative chemotherapy approach?

In situations of esophageal perforation, the main concern will be the dissemination of disease particularly in the thoracic cavity, i.e. pleura. Therefore, I favor a systemic therapy approach upfront. Should the patient have a good response to systemic therapy, then chemoradiation could be considere...