esophageal large
Research Topic
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Research problems linked to this topic
- In the last decades, there has been a rapid increase in the incidence and prevalence of esophageal cancer in many countries around the world.
- Esophageal cancer is the ninth most common malignancy worldwide, ranking sixth in mortality.
- Anastomotic leaks (AL) are a major source of post-esophagectomy morbidity and patients are often initially asymptomatic.
- Although alcohol consumption and tobacco use are the major risk factors for esophageal cancer in developed countries, nutrition and diet are also important.
- Esophageal small cell carcinoma is a rare disease and accounts for approximately 1% of all esophageal malignancies.
- Barrett's oesophagus is a premalignant condition for the development of oesophageal adenocarcinoma.
- The outcome of the treatment of oesophageal cancer remains poor despite improved treatment modalities and recurrence remains a major problem despite improved staging and treatment.