[Computerized tomography and preoperative evaluation of cancers of the esophagus. Apropos of 54 anatomo-radiological comparisons]

Ann Radiol (Paris). 1993;36(4):275-80.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report their experience in the study of esophageal carcinoma before surgery by CT. Computed tomography is essential to establish the local extension of the tumor process and thus to allow a better therapeutic management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Esophagectomy
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Male
  • Melanoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Melanoma / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Preoperative Care
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*