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Surgery Eso. Cancer
Surgery: esophageal cancer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Esophageal Cancer M:F ratio | 3:1 |
| Esophageal Cancer AA:Whites | 3:1 |
| What type of esophageal cancer is most common globally | Squamous Cell tumor |
| Barrett's Esophagus | Occurs in the setting of chronic irritation such as GERD. |
| ____ of patients will have advanced disease at presentation | 50% |
| Most common presenting signs of Esophageal Cancer | dysphagia and weight |
| Most Frequent Presentation of Esophageal Cancer? | Stage IIB |
| Proximal Tumors are usually | squamous cell Ca, distal are usually adenocarcinoma |
| What sx indicates involvement of the recurrent laryngeal nerve? | Hoarseness |
| Which test is essential for Staging Esophageal cancer? | US |
| Disadvantage of stents | Can erode esophagous and other surrounding areas |
| Surgical approach to Esophageal cancer | Remove entirety of esophagus and top 1/3 of stomach – done with a laparotomy incision just above umbilicus. |
| 3-hole is also called | McKeown incision |