Cancer of the Esophagus (cont.)
Medical Author:
Robert J Fingerote, MD, MSc, BSc
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP
Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEPDr. Balentine received his undergraduate degree from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. He attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in1983. He completed his internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia and his Emergency Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, where he served as chief resident. IN THIS ARTICLE
Synonyms and Keywordsesophageal cancer, esophageal tumor, esophageal carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus, neoplasms of the esophagus, adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, adenocarcinoma, Barrett esophagus, Barrett's esophagus, esophagus cancer, SCC, gastrointestinal endoscopy, endoscopy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, radiation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, cancer of the esophagus, heartburn, digestive system anatomy, barium swallow, barium contrast studies Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Cancer of the Esophagus
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Esophageal carcinoma was well described at the beginning of the 19th century, and the first successful resection was performed in 1913 by Frank Torek.
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