This book presents current research in the study of oesophageal cancer. Topics discussed include epidemiology and risk factors; helicobacter pylori infection and oesophageal cancer; celiac disease and the risk of oesophageal cancer; radiation therapy of oesophageal tumours; endoscopic ultrasound in oesophageal carcinoma; minimally invasive esophagectomy versus open techniques; esophagectomy for advanced stage esophageal cancer and surgical treatment of cervical oesophageal cancer.
Preface; The experiences of an esophageal cancer patient; Esophageal cancer:: epidemiology & risk factors; Helicobacter pylori infection & esophageal cancer:: A systematic review of the evidence; High-temperature beverages & esophageal cancer; Celiac disease & the risk of esophageal cancer:: a systematic review & meta-analysis; Esophageal cancer in South Africa; Genetic predisposition/prognosis of esophageal cancer:: recent developments & emerging trends; Endoscopic ultrasound in esophageal carcinoma; Endoscopic approaches to esophageal cancer; Radiation therapy of esophageal tumors; Esophageal cancer & perioperative nutrition; Minimally invasive esophagectomy versus open techniques:: a review of the meta-analytic evidence; Esophagectomy for advanced stage esophageal cancer:: how & how much?; Surgical treatment of cervical esophageal cancer; Training in esophageal surgery; Index.
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