Transhiatal esophagogastrectomy for an isolated ovarian cancer metastasis to the esophagus

ISOLATED METASTASIS OF CERVICAL CANCER TO THE ABDOMINAL WALL

 ABSTRACT Carcinoma of the cervix is a common neoplasm and accounts for a considerable number of cervical diseases that lead to death in developing countries. In these countries early detection and improved methods of treatment have resulted in comparatively better control of the cancer and long survival however, invasive and metastatic disease still occurs. The authors present the case report ...

Ovarian Metastasis in Endometriod Type Endometrial Cancer

Laparoscopic Transhiatal Surgery of the Esophagus

OBJECTIVE Esophagectomy is an operation with high morbidity and mortality. Its adoption as a minimally invasive operation worldwide has been slow, but the potential benefits of reducing the trauma of surgery need to be considered. Our 30-month experience with transhiatal esophagectomy in a district general hospital is presented herein. METHODS Patients were considered for surgery after radiol...

Minimally invasive treatment for breast cancer metastasis to the esophagus

Results A sixty-two year-old female presented in May 2009 with an eighteen-month history of dysphagia due to a chronic benign esophageal structure, presumed secondary to previous radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer. She complained of occasional heartburn, indigestion and cough and described a 60lbs weight loss due to tolerance of a liquid only diet. She had a fifteen-year smoking history. ...

isolated metastasis of cervical cancer to the abdominal wall

abstract carcinoma of the cervix is a common neoplasm and accounts for a considerable number of cervical diseases that lead to death in developing countries. in these countries early detection and improved methods of treatment have resulted in comparatively better control of the cancer and long survival however, invasive and metastatic disease still occurs. the authors present the case report o...