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Esophageal Cancer
Surgery 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| highest rates of esophageal cancers are found in | northern China and Japan |
| most common type of proximal esophageal tumor | squamous cell carcinoma |
| most common type of distal esophageal tumor | adenocarcinoma |
| which form of esophageal cancer is on the rise | adenocarcinoma |
| risk factors for esophageal cancer | barret's, reflux, iron def anemia, poor nutrition, family history, heavy smoking, heavy alcohol |
| most common presenting signs in esophageal cancer | dysphagia, wt loss, pain |
| etiology of esophageal cancer | dysplasia of the squamous epithelium |
| imaging modality that is the gold standard for evaluation of esophageal tumor stage | esophageal ultrasound |
| Tx that offers best chance for survival in absence of metastases w/ esophageal cancer | surgical resection of involved esophagus, proximal stomach and regional lymph nodes and anastomosis |
| best methods of palliation in the absence of metastases with esophageal cancer | stent, photodynamic therapy, gastrostomy feeding tube |
| most common post operative complication following esophageal resection | pneumonia |