Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancers, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

1st Edition, Volume 51-3 - September 25, 2022
Editors: Marta Davila, Raquel E. Davila
Language: English
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In this issue of Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancers, guest editors Drs. Marta Davila and Raquel E. Davila bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancers. The early detection, diagnosis, and accurate staging of GI cancers, along with enhanced imaging techniques, new therapies, and a greater understanding of GI tumors at the molecular level, has revolutionized the approach to GI cancer patients in recent years. In this issue, distinguished authors recognized internationally as leading authorities in the field provide an exhaustive review of the latest topics in GI cancer.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Preface
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Esophagus
Key points
Epidemiology
Pathogenesis
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Clinical management
Disease complications
Controversies
Clinics care points
Funding
Contributions
Management of Dysplastic Barrett’s Esophagus and Early Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Key points
Introduction
Patient evaluation overview
Pharmacologic treatment options
Endoscopic treatment options
Surgical treatment options
Treatment resistance and complications
Long-term recommendations
Recent developments
Future directions
Summary
Clinics care points
Gastric Cancer: Emerging Trends in Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Key points: important trends in gastric cancer
Introduction
Biology and classification
Gastric cancer prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Gastric cancer: future trends and needed research
Funding
Endoscopic Evaluation and Management of Cholangiocarcinoma
Key points
Introduction
The role of imaging and endoscopic ultrasound in the evaluation of cholangiocarcinoma
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with biopsies and single-operator use cholangioscopy
Summary
Clinics care points
Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Familial Pancreatic Cancer
Key points
Introduction
Inherited predisposition
Pancreatic cancer surveillance
The potential of biomarker tests to improve pancreas surveillance
Summary
Clinics care points
Funding
Colorectal Cancer Screening in a Changing World
Key points
Introduction
Screening and early detection: current guidelines and recommended practice
Changing demographics, underserved populations, and the impact on colorectal cancer screening
Clinics care points
Approach to Familial Predisposition to Colorectal Cancer
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
A Gastroenterologist’s Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Key points
Definition, Proposed Pathogenesis, and Immunohistochemistry of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Epidemiology
Clinical Presentation
Tumor Histopathology
Tumor Behavior and Predictors of Malignancy
Genetic Mutations
Imaging in the Initial Evaluation of GISTs
Endoscopy and Endoscopic Ultrasound
Management
Summary
Clinics care points
Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Key points
Introduction
Epidemiology
Classification
Presentation and diagnosis of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Management of localized gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Management of advanced gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Special considerations for management of functional gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Cancer in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Key points
Introduction
Cancer risk among patients with inflammatory bowel diseases
Colorectal cancer surveillance and dysplasia management
Management of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases with active or recent cancer
Summary and future directions
Clinics care points
The Microbiome in Gastrointestinal Cancers
Key points
Introduction
The microbiome and carcinogenesis
The microbiome in disease progression
The microbiome and response to therapy
Summary
Clinics care points
Funding

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