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8. Oesophageal tumors (symptoms, diganosis, treatment) Flashcards

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Benign

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Leiomyoma

Polyps

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Leiomyoma

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Tumor of smooth muscle

Beyond aortic arch, 67 % male, soliter

  • Signs: dysphagia, pain
  • Dg: x-ray, endoscopy, endoscopic UH
  • Th: enucleation
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Malignant

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Adenocarcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma

0,3:1 ratio

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Treatment

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Transhiatal esophagectomy
- used for distal esophageal tumors

  • Transthoracic
  • Left thoracotomy
  • Minimal invasive surgeries
    - Thoracoscopic/laparoscopic esophagectomy
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