Cancer of the Esophagus : Approaches to the Etiology (Paperback)

1. Introduction: the problem, incidence, etiology. A working hypothesis; 2. Biology of the esophagus; 3. Esophageal carcinogenesis; 4. Epidemiology; 5. Chemicals carcinogenic for the esophagus: the nitrosamines; 6. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco; 7. Plant products: phenolics, tannins, tea; 8. Plant products: opium, silica, bracken, dihydrosafrole; 9. Molds and mycotoxins; 10. Dietry deficiencies: micronutrients, fresh plant food and protective factors; 11. Possible mechanisms involved in carcinogenesis.