Barrett's Esophagus and Cancer, An Issue of Surgical Oncolgy Clinics

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Hardbound, 240 Pages
Published: JUN-2009
ISBN 13: 978-1-4377-0548-5
Imprint: SAUNDERS


By
Prateek Sharma, MD

Description
Cellular mechanisms of BE development; Role of obesity and familial factors in BE and cancer; Histology of metaplasia and dysplasia; Molecular markers and genetics in cancer development; Improving screening practices for BE; Risk factors for BE cancer development; New technologies for BE imaging; Medical treatment and cancer prevention; Endoscopic therapy in BE; Surgical therapy for high grade dysplasia and early cancer; Role of neoadjuvant therapy for BE cancer; Surgical palliation for BE cancer

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The Clinics: Surgery


 
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