If only the esophagus and local lymph nodes are affected, surgeons usually perform a procedure called an ... surgical techniques for oesophageal cancer surgery." More information: Chris Metcalfe ...

Reoperation for achalasia is a technically challenging procedure. It is of paramount importance to avoid perforating the exposed esophageal mucosa during the dissection. A small hole can be ...

The best multimodal approach for resectable locally advanced esophageal adenocarcinoma ... in the Chemoradiotherapy for Oesophageal Cancer Followed by Surgery Study 3) plus surgery.

It’s been 25 years since the surgery, and the 82-year-old Frazzitta not only is still living — he’s become a leading resource for both esophageal cancer patients and doctors who treat them.

Treatments can include surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and endoscopic submucosal dissection of the tumor. Patients also have access to National Cancer Institute-sponsored esophageal cancer ...

A new study presented at the 61st annual meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) reveals that young patients who have undergone the Ross procedure for aortic valve disease have shown ...

Patients who traveled to high-volume centers for esophagectomy experienced better outcomes than those who sought treatment ...

Esophageal adenocarcinoma is the most rapidly growing cancer in America ... conducted as part of routine endoscopic procedures performed on patients with suspected dysplasia.

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A cutting-edge procedure at a Little Rock hospital ... or if there's a family history of esophageal cancer." Risk factors for reflux and GERD include obesity, dietary ...

Troubleshooting. The most worrisome complication during intraoperative endoscopy is perforation of the esophagus. This complication can be prevented by having the procedure done by an experienced ...