Precautions after mid-stage esophageal cancer surgery are as follows: 1. maintain an optimistic and cheerful mood, firm confidence to overcome the disease and cooperate with the treatment; 2. diet: avoid intake of hard food after surgery, a soft and semi-liquid diet is appropriate to reduce mechanical stimulation of the esophagus so as not to cause inflammation or damage the esophageal anastomosis; 3. closely observe the function of organs, which helps to improve prognosis, prevent tumor recurrence and prolong patients’ life after comprehensive treatment; 4. review every 3 months within 2 years, regular review helps to judge whether there is recurrence and metastasis of the disease; it helps patients to adjust their living conditions and avoid and reduce various uncomfortable symptoms.