Objective:To evaluate the applications and clinical effect of intensity modulated radiation therapy(IMRT) for loco-regionally recurrent esophageal cancer after initial radiotherapy. Methods:All 37 patients with loco- regionally recurrent esophageal cancer after initial radiotherapy were treated with IMRT,with a total dose of(50-60)Gy /[2Gy·(25- 30) f]. Results:Of 37 patients,7 patients achieved completed remission,20 patients achieved partial remission,the effective rate was 73. 0%(27 /37). The overall 1-,2...