The clinical relevance of epidemiology in the surgical treatment of esophageal carcinoma

Albertino, B.; Gasparri, G.; Casalegno, P.A.; Oliaro, A.; Dei Poli, M.

Minerva Chirurgica 45(15-16): 997-1002

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4733
PMID: 2280862
Document Number: 350207
The paper reports the epidemiology and causal factors of esophageal carcinoma, and compares the authors' personal experience with already published data. The clinical importance of epidemiology is stressed as a means of identifying risk factors for esophageal carcinoma, thus aiding an early diagnosis. The authors underline the central role of surgery in the treatment of esophageal carcinoma.

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