Gastrointestinal Cancer: The Problem of Early Diagnosis

Synopsis

A diagrammatic representation of the alimentary canal, the main symptoms of cancer of the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine are shown in animation and summarised on a chart. Four cases are shown as well as brief surgical sequences, charts and pathological specimens. The value of the sigmoidoscope is emphasised.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 33 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1950

Availability

Hire

Notes

Archival interest.

Uses

Postgraduates.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

alimentary canal; cancer; gastro-intestinal tract

Credits

Contributor

G McNeer; Pack G; R Golden; Wangensteen O

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Sponsor

Name

United States Cancer Society

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

Email

services@bufvc.ac.uk

Web

http://bufvc.ac. External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7393 1503

Fax

020 7393 1555

Address

c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ

Notes

Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.