Is there a role for flexible oesophagogastroscopy in upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma?
| Autor: | A J Batch, M I Trotter, A L McDermott, T J Beech, W Mandal |
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| Rok vydání: | 2009 |
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Adult
Male medicine.medical_specialty Endoscope Gastroenterology Internal medicine Gastroscopy medicine Esophagitis Humans Basal cell Prospective Studies Aged Aged 80 and over business.industry Esophageal disease Head and neck cancer Reflux Cancer General Medicine Middle Aged medicine.disease Upper aerodigestive tract Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Neoplasms Oesophagogastroscopy Carcinoma Squamous Cell Gastroesophageal Reflux Female Esophagoscopy business |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of laryngology and otology. 124(4) |
| ISSN: | 1748-5460 0022-2151 |
| Popis: | Introduction:There is growing evidence to suggest that reflux (both laryngopharyngeal and gastroesophageal) has a role in the development of upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma. This study discusses the role of identifying reflux in this patient group, and its prevalence.Methods:Prospective review of patients with head and neck cancer undergoing flexible oesophagogastroscopy as part of their diagnostic investigation.Results:Forty-five consecutive patients were identified. All patients were found to have evidence of oesophagitis, with 28 having oesophageal erosions and two Barrett's oesophagitis.Conclusion:Flexible oesophagogastroscopy is a useful test in patients with upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma. |
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