Oesophagogastric Surgery by S. Michael Griffin, Simon A. Raimes, Jonathan Shenfine

By S. Michael Griffin, Simon A. Raimes, Jonathan Shenfine

Oesophagogastric Surgery meets the desires of surgeons in greater education and working towards specialists for a modern and evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that's appropriate to their common surgical perform. it's a sensible reference resource incorporating the most up-tp-date details on fresh advancements, administration concerns and operative methods. The textual content is carefully referenced and supported through evidence-based ideas at any place attainable, distinguishing among powerful proof to help a end, and proof suggesting advice could be reached at the stability of chances.

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The screening test involves swallowing a small deflated balloon, which is then inflated at the lower end of the oesophagus. The balloon surface is covered with a fine mesh; on withdrawal from the oesophagus, this scrapes the mucosa to collect cells. com 66485457-66963820 Chapter 2 made from the scrapings for microscopic examination. Those individuals found to have abnormalities are then subjected to endoscopy and appropriate ­biopsy. 45 The efficiency of this technique has had varying reports. Reviewing data based on 500 000 examinations, Shu46 suggested an accuracy for the differentiation of benign from malignant of 90%.

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Pylori as a marker for endoscopy has received considerable attention. Both serological estimation and breath tests depending on exhalation of urea have been investigated. Serology has been assessed for concordance with the underlying histological presence of H. pylori. 64 found 82% agreement between a measurable antibody response and histological evidence of H. pylori infection. Urea breath tests are in routine use in Helicobacter eradication programmes for duodenal ulceration. Again, the problem is one of specificity and sensitivity.

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