The esophagus is a crucial component of the human digestive system,and its damage and diseases can severely impact patients'health and quality of life.In recent years,significant progress has been made in the application of tissue engineering technology for esophageal repair and reconstruction.This article aims to explore the use of esophageal tissue engineering in addressing esophageal injuries and mitigating the high complication risks associated with traditional esophageal replacement surgeries.The review presents the latest research advances in scaffold materials,seed cells,and growth factors that are critical for constructing tissue-engineered esophagi.Additionally,it summarizes the application of tissue engineering techniques in esophageal repair following endoscopic submucosal dissection.Finally,the article discusses the challenges faced in esophageal tissue engineering and outlines future research directions,with the goal of providing valuable insights for the advancement and clinical translation of this field.