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ESOPHAGUS CANCER (CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS (Worsening indigestion,…
ESOPHAGUS CANCER
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Worsening indigestion
Heartburn
Unintentional weight loss
Loss of appetite
Trouble swallowing
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Barrium swallow
Endoscopic ultrasound
Biopsy
Videoendoscopy
Endoscopy
PHATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Low grade dysphagia
Metaplasia
High grade dysphagia
Gastroesopageal reflux occurs
Adernomocarcinoma
DIET
Soft blend diets
Small cutted foods or mashed
Liquid diets
Low fat yoghurts
PHARMACOTHERAPY
Radiation
Surgical resection
Chemotherapy
NURSING MANAGEMENT
Emotional support to prevent anxiety
Analgesics
Assistance in feeding and promote liquid diets
HEALTH EDUCATION
Diet restrictions
Medication intake
Avoid spices and acids
DEFINITION
Cancer that arises in the esophagus