Oesophageal cancer management guidelines for Uganda.
Oesophageal cancer management guidelines for Uganda.
Date
2009
Authors
Galukande, M.
Luwaga, A.
Jombwe, J.
Mugisa, B.D.
Baguma, P.
Kigula-Mugambe, J.B.
Faulal, J.
Kiguli-Malwadde, E.
Orem, J.
Gakwaya, A.
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Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
Abstract
In Uganda, Oesophageal cancer is the third commonest malignancy in men and the fourth commonest in women, with an age standardized incidence rate of 13 - 14 per 100,000 of the population1,2. It remains a challenging tumour to treat with many patients presenting with advanced disease3,4. The currently accepted most appropriate approach to the management of Oesophageal cancer and that deemed available and accessible in Uganda is outlined in this document. Members of the Uganda Cancer Working Group have compiled it.
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Keywords
Oesophageal cancer,
Anorexia,
Drooling of saliva,
Odynophagia,
Cancer
Citation
Galukande, M., Luwaga, A., Jombwe, J., Mugisa, B.D., Baguma, P., Kigula-Mugambe, J.B., Faulal, J., Kiguli-Malwadde, E., Orem, J., Gakwaya, A., (2008). Oesophageal cancer management guidelines for Uganda. East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 13(2)