The history of surgery for carcinoma of the esophagus.

M F Pompili, J B Mark

Journal: Chest surgery clinics of North America 2000;10(1):145-51, x

PMID: 10689533

Abstract

Carcinoma of the esophagus is a highly lethal disease in which surgical resection is part of every treatment regimen carried out with curative intent. The development of surgical resection of the esophagus for carcinoma has been a long and tortuous one. Its evolution depended not only on a thorough knowledge of surgical anatomy and technique, but also on important developments in endoscopy, radiology, anesthesia, nutrition, pulmonary physiology, and intensive care.

Address: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, California, USA.

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MeSH Terms: Digestive System Surgical Procedures, Esophageal Neoplasms, Esophagectomy, History, 18th Century, History, 19th Century, History, 20th Century, Humans