Esophageal cancer : prevention, diagnosis and therapy /

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This book reviews the recent progress made in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of esophageal cancer. Epidemiology, molecular biology, pathology, staging, and prognosis are first discussed. The radiologic assessment of esophageal cancer and the role of endoscopy in diagnosis, staging, and man...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Saba, Nabil F. (Editor), El-Rayes, Bassel F. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cham : Springer, 2015.
Subjects:
Esophagus > Cancer > Diagnosis.
Esophagus > Cancer > Treatment.
Esophageal Neoplasms > diagnosis
Esophageal Neoplasms > therapy
Pathology.
Radiotherapy.
Surgery.
Oncology.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > Cancer.
MEDICAL > Oncology.
Esophagus > Cancer > Diagnosis
Esophagus > Cancer > Treatment
pathologie
pathology
chirurgie
surgery
radiotherapie
radiotherapy
geneeskunde
medicine
volksgezondheid
public health
oncologie
oncology
Medicine (General)
Geneeskunde (algemeen)
Internet Resources.
Maps.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Epidemiology and risk factors for esophageal cancer
  • Cellular and molecular biology of esophageal cancer
  • Pathology of premalignant and malignant disease of the esophagus
  • Barrett's esophagus diagnosis and management
  • Chemoprevention for esophageal carcinoma
  • Esophageal cancer staging
  • Radiologic assessment of esophageal cancer
  • The role of endoscopy in the diagnosis, staging, and management of esophageal cancer
  • Principles and approaches in surgical resection of esophageal cancer
  • Principles of radiation therapy
  • The multidisciplinary management of early stage cervical esophageal cancer
  • The multidisciplinary management of early stage thoracic esophageal cancer
  • The multidisciplinary management of early stage distal esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer
  • Systemic treatment for metastatic or recurrent disease.

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