Overview

This book presents current research in the study of oesophageal cancer. Topics discussed include epidemiology and risk factors; helicobacter pylori infection and oesophageal cancer; celiac disease and the risk of oesophageal cancer; radiation therapy of oesophageal tumours; endoscopic ultrasound in oesophageal carcinoma; minimally invasive esophagectomy versus open techniques; esophagectomy for advanced stage esophageal cancer and surgical treatment of cervical oesophageal cancer.

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Author:   Guy Douglas Eslick
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 18.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 26.00cm
Weight:   0.624kg
ISBN:  

9781621007012

ISBN 10:   1621007014
Pages:   229
Publication Date:   01 January 2012
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Preface; The experiences of an esophageal cancer patient; Esophageal cancer: epidemiology & risk factors; Helicobacter pylori infection & esophageal cancer: A systematic review of the evidence; High-temperature beverages & esophageal cancer; Celiac disease & the risk of esophageal cancer: a systematic review & meta-analysis; Esophageal cancer in South Africa; Genetic predisposition/prognosis of esophageal cancer: recent developments & emerging trends; Endoscopic ultrasound in esophageal carcinoma; Endoscopic approaches to esophageal cancer; Radiation therapy of esophageal tumors; Esophageal cancer & perioperative nutrition; Minimally invasive esophagectomy versus open techniques: a review of the meta-analytic evidence; Esophagectomy for advanced stage esophageal cancer: how & how much?; Surgical treatment of cervical esophageal cancer; Training in esophageal surgery; Index.

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