Abstract
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) was performed in 15 patients with esophageal and cardial carcinoma with the aim to evaluate intramural or extraesophageal invasion and regional lymph node metastases. In 10 patients the Authors correctly evaluated the tumoral depth invasion. In 5 patients mediastinal lymph node metastases were observed. It is concluded that EUS is a useful diagnostic method in the staging of esophageal carcinoma.
MeSH terms
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Adenocarcinoma / diagnostic imaging
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Adenocarcinoma / pathology
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnostic imaging*
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
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Cardia
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Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
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Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
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Esophagoscopy*
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Female
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Gastroscopy
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Humans
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Lymphatic Metastasis / diagnostic imaging
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Neoplasm Staging
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Stomach Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Stomach Neoplasms / pathology
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Ultrasonography, Interventional*