| Theme |
Up-to-date Managements for Malignant Gastrointestinal Stenosis |
| Title |
The Causes and Diagnostic Procedures for Malignant Gastrointestinal Stenosis |
| Author |
Hisanobu Deguchi |
Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University |
| Author |
Yoshimasa Maeda |
Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University |
| Author |
Kosaku Moribata |
Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University |
| Author |
Takao Maekita |
Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University |
| Author |
Mikitaka Iguchi |
Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University |
| Author |
Jun Kato |
Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University |
| [ Summary ] |
Esophageal cancer, pyloric cancer of the stomach, and colon cancer are the main diseases that cause malignant gastrointestinal stenosis. Drinking and smoking are the main risk factors for cancers of the esophagus. Even though infection by Helicobacter pylori is the main risk factor for stomach cancer, there is a significant influence of environmental parameters and host factors. The causes of colon cancer could be sporadic, hereditary, and colotic cancer. In this disease group, endoscopy plays an important role in diagnosis. In addition to diagnosis, endoscopy can be used for treatments such as stent mounting. After imaging evaluation, such as computed tomography, to assist in deciding the stage of a disease, it is necessary to develop a treatment strategy. |