Role of endoscopy in the staging of esophageal and gastric cancer

Authors
Messmann, H Schlottmann, K
Citation
H. Messmann et K. Schlottmann, Role of endoscopy in the staging of esophageal and gastric cancer, SEM SURG ON, 20(2), 2001, pp. 78-81
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Oncology
Journal title
SEMINARS IN SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
ISSN journal
87560437 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
78 - 81
Database
ISI
SICI code
8756-0437(200103)20:2<78:ROEITS>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Progress in instrumentation and clinical research continues to expand the p otential utility of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in the treatment of esophag eal and gastric cancer. This review focuses on the role of EUS in the stagi ng and treatment planning of patients with esophageal and gastric cancer. ( C) 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.