| Esophageal cancer. | |
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PMID: 19028326 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The incidence of esophageal cancer, in particular esophageal adenocarcinoma, is increasing, largely due to an increase in risk factors for adenocarcinoma. When esophageal cancer is confirmed by upper endoscopy, staging is required for the optimal selection of patients who should undergo esophageal resection. Neoadjuvant chemoradiation may be able to improve survival after esophageal cancer surgery. Endoscopic therapy for early esophageal neoplasia is effective and safe, with the best results being obtained by an individualized approach using endoscopic mucosal resection, ablative therapy, or both. Finally, dysphagia from esophageal cancer can be successfully treated with stent placement or single-dose brachytherapy. Future research should establish whether combinations of chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy play a role in survival. |
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Authors:
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Peter D Siersema |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Gastroenterology clinics of North America Volume: 37 ISSN: 0889-8553 ISO Abbreviation: Gastroenterol. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 2008 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-11-25 Completed Date: 2009-03-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706257 Medline TA: Gastroenterol Clin North Am Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 943-64, x Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands. p.d.siersema@umcutrecht.nl |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Esophageal Neoplasms
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diagnosis,
etiology,
therapy* Humans |
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