Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Are standardized clinical pathways for esophagectomy a reality in Brazil , even with a high prevalence of esophageal cancer and achalasia?
Answer: The prevalence of standardized protocols and specialized teams is very low in Sao Paulo state, Brazil. The presence of specialized surgeons is a reality and standardized protocols related directly to surgeons have higher frequency than those related to other professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
Output (English): no