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Epidemiology and Early Detection of Cancer of the Esophagus

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Gastrointestinal Cancer 1

Part of the book series: Cancer Treatment and Research ((CTAR,volume 3))

Abstract

The esophagus functions as a conduit for passage of ingesta into the stomach, a relatively simple but vital function. Its proximity to many other essential organs, such as trachea, bronchi, aorta and other large vessels in the mediastinum, increases the possibility of carcinomatous involvement, both extrinsically and intrinsically. Surgical approach and removal is at best very difficult and is sometimes devastating. Unfortunately, the disease is usually beyond its early stages by the time the diagnosis of cancer of the esophagus is made in a symptomatic patient. Thus, any form of treatment would fall short of being curative. In recent years, a consensus of opinion has been formed that the diagnosis of early stages of cancer of the esophagus, particularly in subjects at high risk, is of utmost importance. The study of etiologic factors as well as the pattern of the disease in the geographic areas of high incidence are helpful in formulation of criteria for classification of high-risk populations as well as furnishing guidelines for early diagnosis and future preventive interventions.

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Sorouri, P. (1981). Epidemiology and Early Detection of Cancer of the Esophagus. In: Decosse, J.J., Sherlock, P. (eds) Gastrointestinal Cancer 1. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-8255-0_4

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