Cáncer esofágico

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Cáncer esofágico

Nombres alternativos:

Cáncer del esófago

Prevención:

Evitar el consumo de cigarrillo y reducir o eliminar el consumo de alcohol pueden ayudar a disminuir el riesgo de desarrollar cáncer escamoso del esófago.

La vigilancia con una EGD (esofagogastroduodenoscopia) y una biopsia en individuos con esófago de Barrett pueden conducir a una detección temprana del cáncer y a aumentar la posibilidad de supervivencia. Las personas con síntomas de reflujo severo deben buscar atención médica.

Las personas a quienes se les ha diagnosticado esófago de Barrett deben acudir a un gastroenterólogo (especialista en el sistema digestivo) al menos cada año.

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