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Is there a role for flexible oesophagogastroscopy in upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 November 2009

T J Beech ,
M I Trotter ,
A L McDermott ,
W Mandal  and
A J Batch
T J Beech*
Affiliation:
ENT department, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK
M I Trotter
Affiliation:
ENT department, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK
A L McDermott
Affiliation:
ENT department, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK
W Mandal
Affiliation:
ENT department, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK
A J Batch
Affiliation:
ENT department, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr T J Beech, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 7QH, UK. E-mail: tjb690@hotmail.com
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Abstract

Introduction:

There is growing evidence to suggest that reflux (both laryngopharyngeal and gastroesophageal) has a role in the development of upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma. This study discusses the role of identifying reflux in this patient group, and its prevalence.

Methods:

Prospective review of patients with head and neck cancer undergoing flexible oesophagogastroscopy as part of their diagnostic investigation.

Results:

Forty-five consecutive patients were identified. All patients were found to have evidence of oesophagitis, with 28 having oesophageal erosions and two Barrett's oesophagitis.

Conclusion:

Flexible oesophagogastroscopy is a useful test in patients with upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma.

Keywords

Gastro-esophageal RefluxHead And Neck NeoplasmsEndoscopesGastrointestinal

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 124 , Issue 4 , April 2010 , pp. 417 - 419
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2009

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Footnotes

Presented as a poster at the Third World Congress of the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncological Societies, May 2008, Venue Zagreb, Croatia.

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