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Benign and precursor lesions in the esophagus
Author(s) -
Akiyama Junichi,
Bertelé Anna,
Brock Christina,
HvidJensen Frederik,
Ichiya Tamaki,
Krarup Anne Lund,
Majewski Marek,
Rubio Carlos A.,
Sarosiek Jerzy,
Scarpignato Carmelo,
Schmidt Peter Thelin,
Teich Steven,
Triadafilopoulos George,
Wallner Grzegorz
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
annals of the new york academy of sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.712
H-Index - 248
eISSN - 1749-6632
pISSN - 0077-8923
DOI - 10.1111/nyas.12534
Subject(s) - esophagus , medicine , achalasia , eosinophilic esophagitis , gastroenterology , esophagitis , malignant transformation , adenocarcinoma , esophageal cancer , cancer , esophageal disease , disease , pathology , reflux
The following, from the 12th OESO World Conference: Cancers of the Esophagus, includes commentaries on the role of salivary stimulation and esophageal secretion of protective factors in prevention of adenocarcinoma sequelae in gastroesophageal reflux disease; the pediatric conditions associated with esophageal cancer; the relationship of achalasia and pseudoachalasia with esophageal cancer; the potential for malignant transformation in eosinophilic esophagitis and overlap syndromes; the role of lymphocytic esophagitis as an overlapping phenotype; the role of Barrett's esophagus as a premalignant condition; the indications and type of treatment of premalignant conditions of the esophagus; and the decision for use of endoscopical procedures in premalignant conditions of the esophagus.