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Esophageal achalasia is a precancerous condition for epidermoid carcinoma; incidence and risk factors for cancer development are not defined. Incidence and risk factors for epidermoid carcinoma development in achalasia patients were investigated.
In order to define incidence and risk factors for epidermoid carcinoma 681 patients affected by esophageal achalasia observed since 1973 were followed up with no time limits according to a prospective follow-up protocol. The local institutional review board approved using the database from the division of thoracic surgery for research purposes. Clinical, radiological and endoscopic data of achalasia patients were collected and analyzed.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical instrumental examinations | Diagnostic Test | Achalasia patients were periodically submitted to clinical assessment, barium swallow (esophageal diameter and residual barium column were measured), endoscopy. Mucosal esophageal biopsies were taken in order to diagnose dysplasia or epidermoid carcinoma. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Detection of epidermoid carcinoma of the esophagus | Detection of epidermoid carcinoma of the esophagus by means of upper GI endoscopy | 1 year |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Result of achalasia treatment by investigating dysphagia and gastro-esophageal reflux | Result of achalasia treatment assessed by means of semiquantitative grading scales of dysphagia and gastro-esophageal reflux | 1 year |
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681 patients admitted at the division of Clinica Chirurgica II of the University of Bologna from 1973 and undergone surgery, pneumatic dilations or medical therapy for esophageal achalasia.
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mattioli, MD | Contact | 0039 0512144643 | sandro.mattioli@unibo.it | |
| Marisaluisa Lugaresi, MD | Contact | 3356843779 | marialuisa.lugaresi2@unibo.it |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mattioli, MD | Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences-Alma Mater Studiorum-UniversitĂ di Bologna | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Thoracic Surgery Maria Cecilia Hospital | Recruiting | Cotignola | RA | Italy |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D004931 | Esophageal Achalasia |
| D002294 | Carcinoma, Squamous Cell |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D015154 | Esophageal Motility Disorders |
| D003680 | Deglutition Disorders |
| D004935 | Esophageal Diseases |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
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| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
| D002277 | Carcinoma |
| D009375 | Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial |
| D009370 | Neoplasms by Histologic Type |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D018307 | Neoplasms, Squamous Cell |