Research Article
Challenges in the Management of Patients with Cancer of the Esophagus at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dares Salaam
Author(s):
Alexander Mwelange* and Ally H Mwanga
Background: Cancer of the esophagus is lethal digestive malignancy, at
diagnosis the diseases is commonly advanced thus limiting treatment
options. Risk factors and treatment options are well documented but still the
disease management is challenging.
Methods: A prospective cross sectional
study on histological con irmed patients with cancer of the esophagus was
done at Muhimbili national hospital between April and December 2016.
Data regarding age, sex, endoscopic indings, histological type, treatment
options and management challenges at Muhimbili national hospital data
were recorded and later analyzed using Statistical Package for Social
Scientists (SPSS) version 22.
Results: A total of 391 patients with cancer of
the esophagus were enrolled in this study, male: female ratio 2:1, majori.. Read More»
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