Overview
Second edition covering a wide spectrum of the latest information relevant to diagnosis and treatment of ESCC
Broadens understanding of the comprehensive management of ESCC
Highlights the differing diagnostic methods and management of ESCC in use in Western countries versus Asian countries
Updates the recent treatment evidence of ESCC mainly from Asian countries
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Front Matter
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About this book
This is the second edition of the book, covering a wide spectrum of the latest information relevant to diagnosis and treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC).
In recent years the incidence rate of esophageal cancer has been increasing; however, the background characteristics of the cancer treatment are significantly different between Asian and Western countries. In tumor histology, ESCC associated with smoking and alcohol consumption is overwhelmingly prevalent in Asia, whereas adenocarcinoma associated with Barrett’s metaplasia is remarkably prevalent in the West. In Asia, especially in Japan, surgeons play a significant role in the management of esophageal cancer patients, while medical and radiation oncologists as well as surgeons are important in the West. Considering these East–West differences in management of esophageal cancer, evidence originating in Asia should be more widely disseminated globally.The contributing authors, who have great expertise in their areas of specialization, discuss details in terms of treatment of ESCC, including basic science, diagnosis, surgery, other treatment modalities, Japanese guidelines, and also valuable experiences from other Asian countries. Accordingly, this excellent collection of texts benefits not only oncologists, but all medical and biological researchers involved in the latest ESCC research.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Book Subtitle: Diagnosis and Treatment
Editors: Nobutoshi Ando
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4190-2
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-15-4189-6Published: 18 June 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-15-4192-6Published: 19 June 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-981-15-4190-2Published: 17 June 2020
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: VIII, 402
Number of Illustrations: 49 b/w illustrations, 90 illustrations in colour
Topics: Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Gastroenterology, Thoracic Surgery