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Title:

Management of early esophageal cancer.

Document type:
Journal Article; Review
Author(s):
Theisen, J; Feith, M; Stein, HJ; Siewert, JR
Abstract:
In early esophageal cancer, squamous cell cancer and early adenocarcinoma must be managed differently because they have different origins, pathogenesis. and clinical characteristics. The current treatment options vary widely, from extended resection with lymphadenectomy to endoscopic mucosectomy or ablation. None of these treatment options can be recommended universally. Instead, an individualized strategy should be based on the depth of tumor infiltration into the mucosa or submucosa, the prese...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Adv Surg
Year:
2007
Journal volume:
41
Pages contribution:
229-39
Language:
eng
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17972568
Print-ISSN:
0065-3411
TUM Institution:
Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik
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