Oesophageal Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
what two low vitamins can increase risk of oesophageal cancer ?
A
Vitamin A and C
2
Q
what are the three approaches of oesophagectomy ?
A
Ivor-Lewis (2 stage): abdominal + R thoracotomy
McKeown (3 stage): abdominal + R thoracotomy
+ left neck incision
Trans-hiatal: abdominal incision
3
Q
what neo adjuvant chemo can be offered to a pt before surgery?
A
cisplatin and 5FU
4
Q
state some benign oesophageal tumours?
A
leiomyoma
lipomas
haemangiomas
benign polyps
