Gastrointestinal Oncology: Evidence and Analysis

ISBN-13: 9781420086386 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 398 str.

Peter McCulloch

Opis

This reference discusses best practices for the management of patients with cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, and pancreas. Focusing on a wide variety of GI carcinomas by organ and tumor type, this source provides expert coverage of diagnostic, staging, and treatment procedures by seasoned oncologists and radiologists, and offers in-depth discussions of current research regarding tumor markers, molecular biology, and clinical presentation.

Spis treści

Surgical and Ablative Treatment of Barrett's Oesophagus and It's Complications. Oesophageal Cancer: Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. Surgical Treatment of Oesophageal Carcinoma. Chemotherapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Adjuvant Therapy for Colorectal Cancer. Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Surgical Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. The Role of Radiotherapy in the Management of Rectal Carcinoma. Carcinoid Tumours. Carcinoid Syndrome. Surgical Treatment of Carcinomas Involving the Oesophagogastric Junction. The Role of Drugs and Nutrition in the Prevention of Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma Associated with Barrett's Oesophagus. GI Lymphomas. Cancer of the Bile Ducts and Gall Bladder