2001
DOI: 10.1590/s0100-69912001000600005
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Tubo gástrico isoperistáltico no tratamento paliativo do carcinoma irressecável do esôfago

Abstract: RESUMO:A meta do tratamento dos pacientes portadores de carcinoma avançado de esôfago é o alívio da disfagia. Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar a experiência dos autores na utilização da derivação esofagogástrica através de um tubo gástrico isoperistáltico seguido de radioterapia, no tratamento de doentes portadores de carcinoma irressecável do esôfago. Método: No período de 1990 a 1999, 30 pacientes foram submetidos à cirurgia de derivação. Vinte e quatro doentes (80%) eram do sexo masculino e sei… Show more

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“…The diagnosis of EC is frequently challenging since the typical symptom, represented by dysphagia, occurs only when two-thirds of the visceral lumen is involved. 3 , 4 Therefore, the diagnosis is predominantly done in the advanced stages (stages III and IV), 3 which justifies the poor prognosis, represented by the five-year survival rate of less than 10% in Western countries. 5 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The diagnosis of EC is frequently challenging since the typical symptom, represented by dysphagia, occurs only when two-thirds of the visceral lumen is involved. 3 , 4 Therefore, the diagnosis is predominantly done in the advanced stages (stages III and IV), 3 which justifies the poor prognosis, represented by the five-year survival rate of less than 10% in Western countries. 5 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The case reported herein is in accordance with the literature with respect to the histologic type and the risk factors; namely, age, gender, origin, 13 lifestyle, and alimentary habits, besides the history of alcoholism and tobacco smoking. 3 , 14 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%