[Barrett's esophageal cancer].
Barrett's esophageal cancer is generally considered to be generated through the metaplasia-dysplasia-carcinoma sequence from Barrett's epithelium. We have examined 9 cases of Barrett's esophageal cancer resected in our department, and determined that: 1) The cancer is mainly located in the lower esophagus. 2) Metastases are commonly found in the abdomen and mediastinum in advanced-stage disease. 3) Long-term survival can be expected in patients who undergo radical surgery.
Isono
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Chiba University, Japan.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000150:complications*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis