Roentgen diagnosis of esophageal carcinoma
Felix, R.; Lochner, B.
Der Radiologe 22(10): 446-456
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-832X PMID: 6755543 Document Number: 187119
Description of the morphology of the esophageal carcinoma including early cancer is given. Esophagogram as well as computerized tomography as radiological methods are of special importance for detection of the tumor; but changes shown by the normal chest radiogram have to be taken into account. Value and accuracy of these methods including endoscopy are discussed. Furthermore informations are given of frequency, tumor expansion, infiltration of surrounding tissues, and metastases of the esophageal carcinoma. Differential diagnosis and radiological characteristics for surgical treatment are pointed out.