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Barrett's Esophagus /

Barrett's Esophagus gives an extensive overview written by the world's leading experts covering the epidemiology, gastroenterology and surgery, as well as the molecular basis of: the precursor lesions leading to the development of Barrett's epithelium; the unique characteristics of Ba...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tilanus, H. W. (Hugo W.)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Attwood, S. E. A. (Stephen E. A.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2001.
Subjects:
Medicine.
Gastroenterology.
Oncology.
Pathology.
Abdomen > Surgery.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Barrett's Esophagus gives an extensive overview written by the world's leading experts covering the epidemiology, gastroenterology and surgery, as well as the molecular basis of: the precursor lesions leading to the development of Barrett's epithelium; the unique characteristics of Barrett's esophagus; the consequences of malignant degeneration, i.e. adenocarcinoma. All aspects in terms of diagnosis, secondary prevention, multimodality, medical and surgical treatment are elucidated.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 395 pages)
ISBN:9789401708296 (electronic bk.)
9401708290 (electronic bk.)