Incidence and Risk Factors for Development of Epidermoid Carcinoma in Esophageal Achalasia
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• diagnosis of primary esophageal achalasia achieved by means of radiology, endoscopy and manometry
Locations
Other Locations
Italy
Division of Thoracic Surgery Maria Cecilia Hospital
RECRUITING
Cotignola
Contact Information
Primary
Sandro Mattioli, MD
sandro.mattioli@unibo.it
0039 0512144643
Backup
Marisaluisa Lugaresi, MD
marialuisa.lugaresi2@unibo.it
3356843779
Time Frame
Start Date: 1973-01-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 681
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Sandro Mattioli