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Preface to Carcinoma of the Esophagus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 August 2009

Sheila C. Rankin
Affiliation:
Consultant Radiologist, Guy's and St. Thomas' Foundation Trust, London, UK
Sheila C. Rankin
Affiliation:
Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
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Summary

Esophageal cancer is a relatively uncommon but highly lethal malignancy. The incidence of adenocarcinoma is rapidly increasing, and improved survival will depend on prevention, earlier diagnosis, improved staging, and appropriate treatment.

As is the case with other malignancies, it is the multidisciplinary team approach toward patient care that determines the appropriate management of patients with esophageal cancer. For this approach to be effective, it is essential for all members of the multidisciplinary team to understand the role of imaging in esophageal cancer, its advantages, and limitations. Equally, it is vital for the radiologist to appreciate the clinical context of the imaging.

This volume provides a detailed review of new endoscopic methods of diagnosis, staging using both conventional and functional imaging, and assessment of surgical and medical methods of therapy.

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2007

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