5 Result(s)
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B. Dupin
Hepatology
Intensive / Critical Care Medicine
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Posterior Hemifundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of posterior hemifundoplication (the Toupet procedure) in the management of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) [2]. Several authors have stated that the e...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Usefulness of Computed Tomography in Assessing the Extension of Carcinoma of the Esophagus and Gastroesophageal Junction
Treatment planning in cases of cancer of the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction depends on the extent of periesophageal spread. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of computed tomogra...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Scintigraphy Versus Manometry and Prolonged pH Monitoring for the Assessment of Esophageal Function
Since Tolin et al. [7] first studied esophageal transit by scintigraphy and Fisher et al. [3] first used radioactive isotopes to detect gastroesophageal reflux, numerous teams have proposed several esophageal ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Adenocarcinoma Complicating Columnar Epithelium-Lined (Barrett’s) Esophagus: A Clinical and Histological Study
Barrett’s esophagus can be defined as the replacement of malpighian esophageal mucosa by columnar metaplasic mucosa. With regard to the pathogenesis of Barrett’s esophagus, there are two theories: one stating ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Malignant Transformation After Caustic Esophageal Injury: Report of Five Cases
Over the last 13 years, we have treated 54 patients for caustic lesions of the esophagus. Five of these patients have developed esophageal cancer. Although malignant transformation is widely recognized as a lo...
