[Echoendoscopy and cancer of the esophagus].
Endoscopic ultrasonography is a major procedure for the staging of esophageal cancer. The staging given by the examination leads the treatment. We detail advantages and drawbacks of this technic.
Service d'hépato-gastroentérologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Angers.
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Kaassis
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Burtin
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Arnaud
D019160:Endosonography; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D006801:Humans; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D009367:Neoplasm Staging