Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Is there hypo or hypercalcaemia in oesophageal cancer?
A
hyper
2
Q
What cancer does early satiety suggest?
A
gastric
3
Q
How is oesophageal cancer diagnosed?
A
Upper G-I endoscopy and biopsy Imaging studies Barium meal CT (MRI) scan of chest and abdomen Bronchoscopy Fitness studies
4
Q
What are the contraindications for surgery for oesophageal cancer?
A
Direct invasion of adjacent structures (Trachea or bronchus Aorta Pericardium Lung) Fixed cervical lymph nodes Widespread metastases Poor medical condition
5
Q
What type of surgery should be done for gastric lesions?
A
Total gastrectomy for proximal lesions
Partial gastrectomy for distal lesions
