The enzyme-histoehemieal method showed clearly intratumorous lymphatie vessels of ESCC.Conclusion There is a elose relationship between lymphangiogenesis and lymph node metastatie tumors in ESCC.

• 结论食管鳞癌的淋巴管形成与淋巴结转移相关，为肿瘤细胞淋巴道转移提供了条件。