Gastric Cancer [electronic resource] : With Special Focus on Studies from Japan /
Shiotani, Akiko.editor.
This book provides essential insights into the various pathogeneses, diagnoses and therapies for patients with gastric cancer. Special attention is given to trending topics: endoscopic diagnosis, cancer screening and eradication of H. pylori as prevention of the disease. A dedicated section focuses on risk classification and cancer screening/diagnosis, and is intended for practical use in clinical doctors' day-to-day management of patients. Since cancer screening and prevention is currently only practiced in Japan, this book is intended to disseminate new findings and serve as a point of departure for further research. Abundant color illustrations of the enhanced endoscopic imaging are also included, making it a valuable resource for GI medical doctors, medical students and those seeking detailed information on H. pylori. .
Preface -- Part I Epidemiology -- Chapter 1 Japan -- Chapter 2 Outside Japan -- Part II Pathogenesis  -- Chapter 3 Helicobacter Pylori -- Chapter 4 Gastric Carcinogenesis -- Chapter 5 Pathology -- Part III Risk Clarification and Cancer Screening Before and After Eradication -- Chapter 6 Serum Markers -- Chapter 7 High Risk Markers -- Chapter 8 Cancer Screening -- Chapter 9 Endoscopy -- Part IV Therapy -- Chapter 10 Endoscopic Treatment -- Chapter 11 Surgical Treatment -- Chapter 12 Chemotherapy -- Part V Prevention -- Chapter 13 H. Pylori Eradication -- Chapter 14 Prevention Strategy .
This book provides essential insights into the various pathogeneses, diagnoses and therapies for patients with gastric cancer. Special attention is given to trending topics: endoscopic diagnosis, cancer screening and eradication of H. pylori as prevention of the disease. A dedicated section focuses on risk classification and cancer screening/diagnosis, and is intended for practical use in clinical doctors' day-to-day management of patients. Since cancer screening and prevention is currently only practiced in Japan, this book is intended to disseminate new findings and serve as a point of departure for further research. Abundant color illustrations of the enhanced endoscopic imaging are also included, making it a valuable resource for GI medical doctors, medical students and those seeking detailed information on H. pylori. .
Gastroenterology .
Oncology  .
Gastroenterology.
Oncology.