The study included a retrospective analysis of all patients with inoperable esophageal cancer treated with either endoprosthesis or laser palliation. The second group was included only for cost ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Wendi LeBrett recently posted a TikTok video about some sneaky signs of esophageal cancer to watch out ...

In adult patients with nondysplastic Barrett esophagus at last endoscopy, a subsequent capsule-sponge test can assist in ...

Esophageal cancer is a malignant tumor of the esophagus, ... If the person cannot swallow, a surgeon may insert a stent to keep the esophagus clear. A nasogastric tube, ...

BE is the only known precursor to esophageal cancer. The condition is caused by prolonged exposure of the esophagus to ...

While esophageal cancer remains relatively rare, accounting for about 1% of annual cancer diagnoses, it represents one of the deadliest cancers, especially when diagnosed at an advanced stage. The ...

South Korea, Seoul, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As per a new industry analysis by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, global demand for esophageal stents is ...

Kenneth J. Chang, M.D., and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian are on a mission to make esophageal cancer a thing of the ...

To improve survival for esophageal cancer patients, researchers are using artificial intelligence to improve screening for ...

Dr. Shyam Thakkar WVU Medicine Ruby Hospitals Director of Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy says this procedure reduces the likelihood of needing an esophageal stent in around 80% of patients.

Cite this: Natural Course of Inoperable Esophageal Cancer Treated With Metallic Expandable Stents: Quality of Life and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis - Medscape - Dec 01, 2004. Abstract and ...