Endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound examination of the stomach Book Section


Authors: Schattner, M. A.; Wong, J. C. T.
Editor: Strong, V. E.
Article/Chapter Title: Endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound examination of the stomach
Abstract: As the fifth most frequently diagnosed cancer worldwide, and the third most common cause of cancer-related deaths, gastric cancer represents a significant cause of global morbidity and mortality. Gastrointestinal endoscopy plays an integral role in the screening, surveillance, diagnosis, and staging of gastric cancer. This chapter reviews the most recent evidence-based clinical and endoscopic practice for adenocarcinoma of the stomach. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015.
Keywords: staging; screening; diagnosis; endoscopy; surveillance; gastric adenocarcinoma; endoscopic ultrasound
Book Title: Gastric Cancer: Principles and Practice
ISBN: 978-3-319-15825-9
Publisher: Springer  
Publication Place: Cham, Switzerland
Date Published: 2015-01-01
Start Page: 143
End Page: 154
Language: English
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-15826-6_9
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Book chapter: 9 -- Export Date: 2 November 2015 -- Source: Scopus
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