Early Esophageal Cancer: A Gastroenterologist’s Disease
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05817-x
Abstract: Traditionally, early esophageal cancer (i.e., cancer limited to the mucosa or superficial submucosa) was managed surgically; the gastroenterologist’s role was primarily to diagnose the tumor. Over the last decade, advances in endoscopic imaging, ablation, and… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal cancer; early esophageal; cancer gastroenterologist; gastroenterologist disease ... See more keywords
Early Esophageal Cancer: What the Gastroenterologist Needs to Know.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2021.07.004
Abstract: Endoscopic findings in early esophageal cancer are often subtle and require careful inspection and meticulous endoscopic examination. When dysplasia is suspected, we recommend performing 1 or 2 targeted biopsies of the abnormal area and review… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal cancer; gastroenterologist needs; early esophageal; cancer gastroenterologist ... See more keywords