Esophageal Cancer

New esophageal cancer study findings have been reported by scientists at Qingdao University

Published in Cancer Weekly, June 2nd, 2009

According to a study from Yantai, People's Republic of China, " In the recent years, the incidence of esophageal cancer in China has increased. The key point for raising the survival rate is the diagnosis and treatment at an early stage."

"Narrow-band imaging (NBI) can enhance the contrast of the mucous membrane of the esophagus without staining. This study aimed to explore the value of NBI in the diagnosis of early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions. The esophagus was examined with ordinary endoscopy and NBI endoscopy. Pit patterns and blood capillary forms were examined with routine magnifying endoscopy and NBI endoscopy. Finally, a 1.2% Lugoul's iodine...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-06-02)

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