In vivo molecular imaging of HER2 expression in a rat model of Barrett's esophagus adenocarcinoma.

abstract：:The recent anatomical studies of the esophagus showed that submucosal longitudinal lymphatic vessels connect to the superior mediastinal and the paracardial lymphatics and lymphatic routes to periesophageal nodes originate from the muscle layer. Using clinical data for lymph node metastasis, we verify these anatomical...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Tachimori Y,Nagai Y,Kanamori N,Hokamura N,Igaki H

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salvage esophagectomy (SALV) is potentially beneficial for patients with residual or relapsed esophageal carcinoma after definitive chemoradiotherapy (dCRT), although preoperatively identifying good candidates for SALV remains difficult. We investigated the prognostic impacts of inflammatory and nutritional status in ...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Sugawara K,Mori K,Yagi K,Aikou S,Uemura Y,Yamashita H,Seto Y

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present study was to compare the clinical results between preoperative chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery (CRT group) and surgery alone (Surgery group) by a randomized controlled study. Twenty-two patients were assigned to the CRT group and 23 to the Surgery group. A total radiation dose of 40 Gy...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Natsugoe S,Okumura H,Matsumoto M,Uchikado Y,Setoyama T,Yokomakura N,Ishigami S,Owaki T,Aikou T

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-two patients presenting with upper or middle esophageal carcinoma after gastrectomy between 1980 and 2003 were analyzed retrospectively. Among them, there were five cases of total gastrectomy, six cases of proximal partial gastrectomy and 41 cases of distal subtotal gastrectomy. The interval between gastrectomy ...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Cheng BC,Xia J,Shao K,Mao ZF,Huang J,Wang TS

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are relatively uncommon, usually benign and solitary neoplasms. Until now, about 200 cases of esophageal GCTs have been reported in the literature. We present a rare case of synchronous occurrence of esophageal GCT and moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma in a 40-year-old white...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Szumilo J,Dabrowski A,Skomra D,Chibowski D

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The progression of certain primary esophageal motor disorders to achalasia has been documented; however, the true incidence of this decay is still elusive. This study aims to evaluate: (i) the incidence of the progression of diffuse esophageal spasm to achalasia, and (ii) predictive factors to this progression. Thirty...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Fontes LH,Herbella FA,Rodriguez TN,Trivino T,Farah JF

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 63-year-old man who presented with weakness, fatigue, dehydration, confusion, abdominal pain, congestive heart failure and hypercalcemia. He expired and autopsy revealed an exulcerating carcinoma of the esophagus, invading the esophageal wall and metastasizing to the lungs, skin and lymph nodes...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Fereidooni F,Horvath E,Kovacs K

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated whether the complaint of night-time heartburn (NHB) as opposed to daytime heartburn (DHB) is a reliable reflection of actual sleep-related reflux events. Three groups of individuals were studied: individuals with complaints of NHB at least twice per week (n = 24), individuals with complaints of...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Orr WC,Goodrich S,Estep ME,Shepherd K

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The high-resolution microendoscope (HRME) is a novel imaging modality that may be useful in the surveillance of Barrett's esophagus in low-resource or community-based settings. In order to assess accuracy and interrater reliability of microendoscopists in identifying Barrett's-associated neoplasia using HRME images, w...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Vila PM,Kingsley MJ,Polydorides AD,Protano MA,Pierce MC,Sauk J,Kim MK,Patel K,Godbold JH,Waye JD,Richards-Kortum R,Anandasabapathy S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the premalignant nature of achalasia using anti-Ki-67 and anti-p53 monoclonal antibodies immunohistochemically. In this study, four patients with esophageal carcinoma and achalasia were investigated. Three tumors were pT4 (UICC pTNM) and one tumor was pT1. The majority of non-malignant esophageal epithelium...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Fujii T,Yamana H,Sueyoshi S,Fujita H,Tanaka Y,Kubota M,Toh U,Mine T,Sasahara H,Shirouzu K,Kato S,Morimatsu M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric conduit used for reconstruction after esophagectomy for cancer has the potential to develop a metachronous neoplasm known as gastric tube cancer (GTC). The aim of this study was to review literature and evaluate outcomes and possible treatment strategies for GTC. A comprehensive systematic literature search wa...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Gentile D,Riva P,Da Roit A,Basato S,Marano S,Castoro C

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Volumetric laser endomicroscopy (VLE) is a balloon-based technique, which provides a circumferential near-microscopic scan of the esophageal wall layers, and has potential to improve Barrett's neoplasia detection. Interpretation of VLE imagery in Barrett's esophagus (BE) however is time-consuming and complex, due to a...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Struyvenberg MR,van der Sommen F,Swager AF,de Groof AJ,Rikos A,Schoon EJ,Bergman JJ,de With PHN,Curvers WL

更新日期：2020-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosis of esophageal atresia (EA) with tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF) can be easily done in newborns with symptoms of excessive salivation and failure to pass infant-feeding tube (IFT) into the stomach. There are many reports in the literature which describe the diagnostic pitfall of this IFT test. We describe a ...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Rathod K,Khanna S,Kanojia RP,Rao KL

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastroesophageal reflux disease is caused predominantly by lower esophageal sphincter insufficiency. Reports suggest that it is possible to distinguish between two main mechanisms causing reflux: low basal sphincter pressure leading to free reflux, mostly occurring at night in the supine position, and increased transi...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Meining A,Fackler A,Tzavella K,Storr M,Allescher HD,Klauser A,Heldwein W

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our experience with videolaparoscopic operations for hiatus hernia and achalasia, which have almost replaced classical procedures, enabled us to use the same technique for other interventions in the distal third of the thoracic esophagus. Thus, we were able to treat epiphrenic diverticulum using a minimally invasive a...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Neoral C,Aujeský R,Bohanes T,Klein J,Král V

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemoradiotherapy is a multimodal therapy routinely used as a primary treatment for advanced esophageal cancer. However, it is beneficial only to patients who respond. To identify pretreatment markers predicting response and survival, we examined the expression of cell cycle regulatory molecules, p53, p21(Waf1/Cip1) c...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Nakamura T,Hayashi K,Ota M,Ide H,Takasaki K,Mitsuhashi M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Short gastric vessels (SGV) division is a controversial topic in antireflux surgery. Some surgeons do not divide the SGV routinely to perform a fundoplication; however, excessive tension of the gastric fundus (GF) forces this procedure necessary in some cases. This study aims to evaluate in a cadaveric model of Nissen...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Szor DJ,Herbella FA,Bonini AL,Moreno DG,Del Grande JC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung and esophageal dysfunction are common in patients with connective tissue disease (CTD). Recent reports have suggested a link between pathologic gastroesophageal reflux and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) after lung transplant. Because patients with CTD have a high incidence of esophageal dysmotility and r...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Gasper WJ,Sweet MP,Golden JA,Hoopes C,Leard LE,Kleinhenz ME,Hays SR,Patti MG

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neoadjuvant chemotherapy may improve the outcome of esophageal cancer after esophagectomy, but is accompanied by considerable toxicity by collateral destruction of normal cells. Such side effects may be avoided by developing therapies that specifically target molecular characteristics of tumors. The aim of the present...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Boone J,van Hillegersberg R,Offerhaus GJ,van Diest PJ,Borel Rinkes IH,Ten Kate FJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:(18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) is used for pre-treatment staging and evaluation of response to pre-operative therapy in advanced thoracic esophageal cancers. To evaluate the clinical significance of PET diagnosis of superficial thoracic esophageal cancers, FDG-PET was conducted preop...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Miyata H,Doki Y,Yasuda T,Yamasaki M,Higuchi I,Makari Y,Matsuyama J,Hirao T,Takiguchi S,Fujiwara Y,Monden M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Megaesophagus is the end-stage of achalasia cardiae. It is the result of peristaltic disorders and slow decompensation of the muscular layer of the esophagus. The aim of this article is to detail the diagnostic criteria and surgical management of megaesophagus. Criteria were acute bending of esophagus axis; lack of es...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Lewandowski A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a retrospective analysis to assess the toxicity and long-term survival of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients treated with three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) or intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) versus conventional two-dimensional radiotherapy (2DRT). All data in the present st...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Deng JY,Wang C,Shi XH,Jiang GL,Wang Y,Liu Y,Zhao KL

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anastomotic leakage is one of the most severe complications after esophageal resection with gastric tube reconstruction. Impaired perfusion of the gastric fundus is seen as the main contributing factor for this complication. Optical modalities show potential in recognizing compromised perfusion in real time, when isch...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Jansen SM,de Bruin DM,van Berge Henegouwen MI,Strackee SD,Veelo DP,van Leeuwen TG,Gisbertz SS

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed our experience with 262 consecutive two-layer, hand-sewn cervical esophageal anastomoses in patients undergoing surgery for esophageal carcinoma. Anastomotic leak rates were determined for the entire group and the frequency of post-operative esophageal dilatations was obtained for the first 101 patients. I...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Heitmiller RF,Fischer A,Liddicoat JR

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Barrett's esophagus, the management of which remains controversial, is the precursor condition to esophageal adenocarcinoma. A number of endoscopic treatments have been designed as an alternative to surgical resection for patients with high-grade dysplasia. One of these, photodynamic therapy, involves the light activa...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Sánchez A,Reza M,Blasco JA,Callejo D

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-Hodgkin lymphoma involving the esophagus is very rare. Only a few cases have been reported in the English literature to date, and it accounts for less than 1% of all cases of gastrointestinal lymphoma. As this malignancy manifests as a submucosal tumor, pathological diagnosis by using a simple endoscopic biopsy al...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Lee DS,Ahn YC,Eom DW,Lee SJ

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a technique that uses the internal mammary vessels to enhance long-segment jejunal graft blood supply in addition to an intact distal mesenteric vascular arcade. We believe that this technique, called vascular augmentation, improves jejunal graft perfusion and decreases ischemic complications. ...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Heitmiller RF,Gruber PJ,Swier P,Singh N

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interferon (IFN)-β has efficient antitumor effect both in vitro and in vivo, but its clinical implication is limited by short half-life and systemic toxicities. Gene therapy could be the choice to avoid the defects. Adenovirus vector containing human IFN-β gene was transfected into esophageal squamous cell carcinoma K...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Qi M,Lu D,Li Y,Qin J,Wang H,Zhang Z,Chen X,Duan F,Ma J

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A wide variety of pieces of evidence has suggested that obesity is associated with a significant increase in the risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms and its complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of weight loss on reflux symptoms in overweight/obese patients with proven GE...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： de Bortoli N,Guidi G,Martinucci I,Savarino E,Imam H,Bertani L,Russo S,Franchi R,Macchia L,Furnari M,Ceccarelli L,Savarino V,Marchi S

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal perforation is uncommon and traditionally has a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Our aim was to perform a 13-year retrospective review of the cases managed in our district general hospital. Thirty-four cases of esophageal perforation diagnosed between 1995 and 2008 were retrospectively analyzed. There ...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Griffiths EA,Yap N,Poulter J,Hendrickse MT,Khurshid M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00