Esophageal Cancer

Epidemiology, Diagnosis & Treatment

Buch | Hardcover

229 Seiten

2012
Nova Science Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-1-62100-701-2 (ISBN)

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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.

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.

Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	180 x 260 mm
Gewicht	624 g
Themenwelt	Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Gastroenterologie
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Onkologie
ISBN-10	1-62100-701-4 / 1621007014
ISBN-13	978-1-62100-701-2 / 9781621007012
Zustand	Neuware