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Esophagus

Known as: Esofago, Gastrointestinal Tract, Esophagus, Oesophagus 
The portion of the digestive canal between the pharynx and stomach. It is about 25 cm long and consists of three parts: the cervical part, from the… 
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EsophagostomyMalignant neoplasm of esophagusUpper third of esophagus

Broader (2)

Upper Gastrointestinal Tractesophagus and stomach

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Highly Cited
2016
Highly Cited
2016
Cancer statistics in China, 2015
With increasing incidence and mortality, cancer is the leading cause of death in China and is a major public health problem… 
Highly Cited
2016
Highly Cited
2016
ACG Clinical Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Barrett’s Esophagus
Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is among the most common conditions encountered by the gastroenterologist. In this document, the… 
Review
2012
Review
2012
Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer : a Global Perspective : 食物、栄養、身体活動とがんの予防 : 世界的展望(前篇)
physical activity and cancer fact sheet national cancer on this page what is physical activity what is known about the… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Radiofrequency ablation in Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia.
BACKGROUND Barrett's esophagus, a condition of intestinal metaplasia of the esophagus, is associated with an increased risk of… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
Updated Guidelines 2008 for the Diagnosis, Surveillance and Therapy of Barrett's Esophagus
The guidelines for the diagnosis, surveillance and therapy of Barrett’s esophagus were originally published by the American… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Extended transthoracic resection compared with limited transhiatal resection for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.
BACKGROUND Controversy exists about the best surgical treatment for esophageal carcinoma. METHODS We randomly assigned 220… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
[Barrett's esophagus].
Barrett's esophagus is a pre-malignant change in esophageal mucosa. Its relation to the reflux disease of the esophagus and the… 
Review
1991
Review
1991
p53 mutations in human cancers.
Mutations in the evolutionarily conserved codons of the p53 tumor suppressor gene are common in diverse types of human cancer… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Chronic graft-versus-host syndrome in man. A long-term clinicopathologic study of 20 Seattle patients.
Highly Cited
1973
Highly Cited
1973
Transection of the oesophagus for bleeding oesophageal varices
Emergency ligation of bleeding oesophageal varices using the Milnes Walker technique was performed in 38 patients. Haemorrhage… 
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