Total Oesophagectomy for Carcinoma

Synopsis

Shows the features in diagnosis and assessment of operability of carcinoma occurring in the middle third of, or diffusely in a wide segment of, the oesophagus. Emphasises the importance of preparation of patients before operation, in regard to the nutrition and cardio-pulmonary states. Three phase excision of the oesophagus is illustrated showing the mobilization of the stomach through an abdominal approach.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 36 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1969

Availability

Free loan to members

Uses

Postgraduates. *BMA/BLAT

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

cancer; oesophagus; surgery

Credits

Director

R W Ridley

Producer

K C McKeown

Cast

R A Goodhead

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web

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Phone

020 7383 6690

Fax

020 7388 2544

Address

BMA House
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London
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