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ReviewCureus2023

Journey Through Words: Exploring Esophageal Cancer in Literature.

M Hasaan Shahid, Reda H Mithany, Samana Aslam, Nesma Daniel, Farid Gerges, Muhammad Umar Gill, Andrew Wanees, Shenouda Abdallah, Mark Abdelmaseeh, Abdul Hannan

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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
0citing papers in PubMed
0.3field-weighted citation impact, top 36% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

0 citing papers in PubMed, 1 citations in OpenAlex.

No citing paper in PubMed yet.

4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 8 institutions in 5 countries.

M Hasaan ShahidSurgery, Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, GBR.
Reda H MithanyLaparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Kingston Hospital National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, Kingston, GBR.
Samana AslamGeneral Surgery, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Nesma DanielMedical Laboratory Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EGY.
Farid GergesGeneral and Emergency Surgery, Kingston Hospital National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, Kingston, GBR.
Muhammad Umar GillAccident and Emergency, King's College Hospital National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, GBR.
Andrew WaneesGeneral Surgery, Dar El-Salam General Hospital, Cairo, EGY.
Shenouda AbdallahSurgery, Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, Kuwait City, KWT.
Mark AbdelmaseehGeneral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assuit University, Assuit, EGY.
Abdul HannanSurgery, Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, GBR.
Assiut University · EGJahra Hospital · KWGlangwili General Hospital · GBKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · GBKingston Hospital · GBKingston Hospital NHS Trust · GBLahore General Hospital · PKUniversity of Dar es Salaam · TZ

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Esophageal cancer is a significant global health challenge, characterized by its aggressive nature and high mortality rates. The disease disproportionately affects males and ranks among the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Alarming projections indicate that the prevalence of esophageal cancer is expected to surge by approximately 140% by the year 2025. This trend starkly contrasts with the anticipated decline in incidence observed for many other types of cancers. The cancer manifests primarily in two major subtypes: esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, each with distinct epidemiological and biological characteristics. This review provides an in-depth exploration of the risk factors, anatomy, clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging, prognosis, treatment modalities, recurrence, advancements, and emerging therapies in esophageal cancer. Additionally, preventive and early detection strategies are discussed, focusing on primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention approaches. A comprehensive understanding of esophageal cancer is vital for formulating effective management strategies and improving patient outcomes.

Indexed as

adenocarcinomaadvancementsdiagnosisemerging therapiesesophageal cancerrecurrencerisk factorssquamous cell carcinomastagingtreatment modalities

Identifiers

PMID37954625
PMCPMC10637758
OpenAlexW4388459672

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Registered trials

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