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Surgery 2

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highest rates of esophageal cancers are found in   northern China and Japan  
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most common type of proximal esophageal tumor   squamous cell carcinoma  
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most common type of distal esophageal tumor   adenocarcinoma  
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which form of esophageal cancer is on the rise   adenocarcinoma  
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risk factors for esophageal cancer   barret's, reflux, iron def anemia, poor nutrition, family history, heavy smoking, heavy alcohol  
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most common presenting signs in esophageal cancer   dysphagia, wt loss, pain  
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etiology of esophageal cancer   dysplasia of the squamous epithelium  
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imaging modality that is the gold standard for evaluation of esophageal tumor stage   esophageal ultrasound  
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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  
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best methods of palliation in the absence of metastases with esophageal cancer   stent, photodynamic therapy, gastrostomy feeding tube  
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most common post operative complication following esophageal resection   pneumonia  
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