title: Carcinoma of the oesophagus in Ibadan.
abstract: This was a retrospective analysis of 177 histologically confirmed cases of oesophageal carcinoma seen in the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria over a period of 30 years. Oesophageal carcinoma constituted 0.6 per cent of all malignant neoplasms and 1.4 cases per 1000 surgical biopsies during the study period. Dysphagia and weight loss were the most common clinical manifestations. Ninety three patients presented within one year of onset of clinical symptoms. The peak age incidence occurred in the seventh decade of life. Sex distribution was equal. The middle third of the oesophagus was the most common location of the neoplasm and the vast majority (94.5%) were squamous cell carcinomas. Achalasia of the cardia and Barrett's oesophagus were not associated with oesophageal carcinoma in this study. Regional lymph nodes and lungs were the most common sites of metastasis. Surgical complications included mediastinitis and bronchopneumonia, both occurring within seven days postoperatively. Late clinical presentation and high postoperative mortality are responsible for the persistently poor prognosis of oesophageal carcinoma despite significant advances in the diagnosis and management of these neoplasms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
authors.forename: H U
authors.initials: HU
authors.lastname: Pindiga
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Akang
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: P U
authors.initials: PU
authors.lastname: Aghadiuno
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014504:Urban Health