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Esophagus Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Esophagus in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with superscript references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Esophagus format

Esophagus is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment, Esophageal and GI Pathology, Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Esophagus 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inEsophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Esophageal and GI Pathology Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Dysphagia Assessment and Management
ISSN1612-9059
Citation impact (2-yr)3.08
h-index47
i10-index336
Total citations15,457
Article processing charge$3,590
Top institutions publishing hereThe University of Osaka
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Esophagus per year

69
2014
37
2015
45
2016
36
2017
50
2018
56
2019
93
2020
96
2021
83
2022
57
2023
64
2024
74
2025

Citation impact of Esophagus by publication year

771
2014
456
2015
2.2K
2016
736
2017
2K
2018
1.1K
2019
1.6K
2020
1.1K
2021
946
2022
936
2023
455
2024
99
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Esophagus

Prediction of the invasion depth of superficial squamous cell carcinoma based on microvessel morphology: magnifying endoscopic classification of the Japan Esophageal Society

Tsuneo Oyama, Haruhiro Inoue, Miwako Arima et al. · 6 Apr 2016

Predicting invasion depth of superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma is crucial in determining the precise indication for endoscopic resection because the rate of lymph node metastasis increases in proportion to the invasion depth of the carcinoma. Previous studies have shown a close relationship between microvascular patterns observed by Narrow Band Imaging magnifying endoscopy and invasion…

Comprehensive Registry of Esophageal Cancer in Japan, 2009

Yuji Tachimori, Soji Ozawa, Hodaka Numasaki et al. · 29 Mar 2016

9 %, middle thoracic: 48.0 %, lower thoracic: 27.7 % and EG junction: 6.6 %. Superficial carcinomas (Tis, T1a, T1b) were 36.7 %. As for the histologic type of biopsy specimens, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma accounted for 90.5 and 3.8 %, respectively. Regarding clinical results, the 5-year survival rates of patients treated using endoscopic…

Esophagus template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Esophagus format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Esophagus template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Esophagus use?
Esophagus uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Esophagus 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Esophagus?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Esophagus document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Esophagus template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Esophagus format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Esophagus?
Esophagus is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Esophagus template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Esophagus PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Esophagus template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Esophagus template cost?
You can start writing in the Esophagus template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Esophagus PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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