| Description |
xii, 403 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Management of premalignant diseases of the esophagus: Barrett's esophagus / Richard E. Sampliner -- Surgical approaches to esophageal neoplasms / John C. Kucharczuk -- Approach to chemotherapy and radiation for gastric and esophageal cancer / Diane Hershock -- Surgical approach to gastric and gastroesophageal neoplasms / Francis (Frank) Spitz -- Identification and management of familial pancreatic cancer / Stephen J. Rulyak -- Surgical approach to ampullary and pancreatic neoplasia / Kristoffel R. Dumon, Robert J. Canter, and Noel N. Williams -- Chemotherapy and radiation in the treatment of pancreatic cancer / Jordan Berlin -- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the management of pancreaticobiliary neoplasia / Ilias Scotiniotis -- Screening and surveillance strategies for colorectal cancer: average- and increased-risk individuals / Carla L. Nash and Arnold J. Markowitz -- Surgical approach to colorectal neoplasia and high-risk conditions / Najjia N. Mahmoud and J.J. Karmacharya -- Approach to chemotherapy and radiation therapy for colorectal neoplasia / Weijing Sun -- The assessment and management of acute and chronic cancer pain / Rosemary C. Polomano ... [et al.] -- Endoscopic ultrasound in the diagnosis and staging of gastrointestinal malignancy / Janak N. Shah -- Interventional radiology / Karen T. Brown, Anne Covey, and Lynn A. Brody -- Maintenance of luminal patency: dilation, endoprosthetics and thermal techniques / Patrick R. Pfau -- Gastrointestinal cancer: diagnosis and management of nutritional issues / James S. Scolapio and Alan L. Buchman -- Chemoprevention for gastrointestinal neoplasia / Paul J. Limberg and Navtej Buttar -- New technologies for the detection of gastrointestinal neoplasia / Linda S. Lee and John M. Poneros |
| Summary |
"The broad range of topics covered, combined with the breadth of knowledge shared from renowned experts, provides a full spectrum of information necessary to properly care for a wide range of patients. Helpful features include TNM staging tables that help the reader choose appropriate treatment options as well as color, radiographic, and endoscopic photographs that highlight significant clinical points. The Clinician's Guide to Gastrointestinal Oncology in the ideal resource for internists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, and oncologists looking to keep pace with the latest treatment options for an array of neoplastic gastrointestinal conditions."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Digestive organs -- Cancer.
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms -- diagnosis.
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms -- therapy.
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| Author |
Kochman, Michael L.
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| LC no. |
2005006970 |
| ISBN |
9781556426827 paperback alkaline paper |
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1556426828 paperback alkaline paper |
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