Full Description
Collectively, cancer of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine represent the second most common site and cause of death amongst the digestive system cancers. These disparate malignancies have one thing in common: consistently effective treatment remains elusive. This book is a comprehensive guide to diagnosis, management, and post-treatment care. Epidemiologic factors, molecular and biologic determinants, diagnostic/staging methods and treatment modalities are described for each organ site. The text is thoroughly supported by color illustrations, a key feature of the American Cancer Society Atlas of Clinical Oncology series. The expert contributors from medical, surgical and radiation oncology examine the advances in imaging, interventional gastroenterology, surgical technique, and combined modality therapy and discuss their impact in the management of this challenging group of cancers.
Contents
INTRODUCTION THE ESOPHAGUS Incidence and Epidemiology Diagnosis and Staging Biology Barretts Esophagus and High Grade Dysplasia Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus and Gastroesophageal Junction Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Esophagus Techniques of Esophageal Resection Combined Modality Therapy Palliation Nonsurgical Surgical THE STOMACH Incidence and Epidemiology Pathology and Patterns of Spread Diagnosis and Staging Surgical Treatment of Localized Disease Adjuvant Therapy of Gastric Cancer Management of Advanced Gastric Cancer Palliation Gastric Lymphoma THE SMALL BOWEL Incidence and Epidemiology Pathology Diagnosis Management of Benign Small Bowel Tumors Management of Malignant Small Bowel Tumors
