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W Silber
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Carcinoma of the oesophagus: aspects of epidemiology and aetiology.
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Contraction pattern variations in oesophagography.
In recent literature a pattern of transient transverse folds seen in oesophagography has been described as a new variant. It is suggested, however, that the pattern is part of a spectrum of oesophageal contractions that occurs with or without specific lesions, and that it is created by contraction of the transverse oblique muscles of the oesophagus.
Prifinium bromide - a new antispasmodic.
A new antispasmodic, prifinium bromide (Riabal; Intal Ethicals) has been evaluated clinically and found to be most effective in the therapy of spastic and inco-ordinated lesions of the oesophagus.
Standard oesophageal tests and practice.
The specific diagnosis and institution of correct therapy for patients with oesophageal symptoms are only possible after full, sophisticated investigation. This article describes the standard oesophageal tests employed.
Dizepam in gastro-intestinal endoscopy.
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Amoebic liver abscess in patients presenting with jaundice.
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A prospective controlled trial of sclerotherapy in the long term management of patients after esophageal variceal bleeding.
The preliminary results of the first 25 months of a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial, designed to compare repeated injection sclerotherapy with conservative medical management in the long term treatment of all patients shown to have previously bled from esophageal varices, are presented in detail. To date, 31 patients have been randomized, 15 in the chronic injection group and 16 in the control medical management group. In addition, five patients excluded for geographic reasons have been injected out of trial. Ethanolamine oleate has been injected into the varices, using a modified rigid esophagoscope under general anesthesia. The preliminary results have been encouraging. It has been possible to eradicate esophageal varices in the chronic injection group and, once the varices had been eradicated, no patient had recurrence of variceal bleeding. On the other hand, recurrent variceal bleeds have remained a continuing problem in a number of the patients in the control study. A longer follow-up period will be required to assess both the quantitative and the qualitative aspects of survival and to determine how long esophageal varices will remain eradicated as well as how frequently repeated injections will be required.
The spectrum of emetogenic injury to the oesophagus.
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In memoriam: Louis Blumberg.
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Letter: Air transport of patients.
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Carcinoma of the thoraco-abdominal oesophagus.
A new approach in the management of carcinoma of the thoraco-abdominal oesophagus, by means of pre-operative chemotherapy, in the form of Methotrexate and irradiation, followed by a one-stage resection, using a thoracic/abdominal approach, is described. This resulted in a marked tumour regression without leading to difficulty with operative management.
Letter: Examination of the oesophagus in the erect, forward-bending position.
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Pankreoflat in benign diseases of the oesophagus: a blind therapeutic trial.
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Progressive systemic sclerosis (diffuse scleroderma). A follow-up report of treatment with potaba.
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CRST syndrome and nodular transformation of the liver. A case report.
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Telephone manners.
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