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Precursors of gastric cancer
Marrujo
et al
sive tumors demonstrated lymph node metastases in the axilla. Our results demonstrate the efficacy of preoperative needle localization to assist in the biopsy of nonpalpable breast lesions and the diagnosis of a significant number of early breast cancers. The treatment plan for patients with these cancers must address the high incidence of residual disease at the biopsy site, multicentricity, and the proved capacity for invasive lesions to metastasize to the axillary lymph nodes, regardless of the size of the primary tumor. References 1. Hall MH. Breast cancer screening in clinical practice. Bull Mason Clin 1985;39:71-80. 2. Walker HC, Delaney JP, Gedguada E. Locating nonpalpable breast lesions for the surgeon: state of the art. Minn Med 198$68:437-g. 3. Gisvold JJ, Martin JK Jr. Pre-biopsy localization of nonpalpable breast lesions. AJR 1984;143:477-81.
Book Reviews
(cont’d)
Coronary
Arteriography and Angioplasty. By Spencer B. King, III and John S. Douglas, Jr. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1985.478 pages.
In 1929, Werner Forssman wrote the following engaging account of his first experience with cardiac catheterization: “I decided to override Schneider’s prohibition and go ahead with the experiment on my own heart, secretly and quickly.” In the ensuing 50 years, coronary angiography has proved invaluable to the evaluation of patients with coronary artery disease. King and Douglas have assembled an impressive list of contributors with a huge personal experience in coronary arteriography. This book examines the Sones, the Judkins, and the multipurpose techniques, which are the three leading techniques of coronary angiography. In addition, the authors collaborate with Gruentzig in a chapter entitled “Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty,” examining their total experience with 3,000 balloon angioplasties. The text is readable and well illustrated. It should serve as an excellent reference both for cardiologists and experienced angiographers. Alden H. Harken, MD
4. Schwartz GF, Patchefsky AS, Feig SA, et al. Clinically occult breast cancer: multicentricity and implications for treatment. Ann Surg 1980;191:8-12. 5. Rogers JV, Powell RW. Mammographic indications for biopsy of clinically normal breasts: correlation with pathologic findings in 72 cases. AJR 1972; 115794-800. 6. Page DL, DuPont WD, Rogers LW, et al. lntraductal carcinoma of the breast: follow-up after biopsy only. Cancer 1982; 491751-8. 7. Betsill WL, Rosen PR, Lieherman PH, et al. lntraductal carcinoma: long term follow-up after treatment by biopsy alone. JAMA 1978;239:1863-7. 8. Nielsen M, Jensen J, Anderson J. Percutaneous and cancerous breast lesions during lifetime and at autopsy: a study of 83 women. Cancer 1984;54:612-5. 9. Page DL, DuPont WD, Rogers LW, et al. Atypical hyperplastic lesions of the female breast: a long term follow-up study. Cancer 1985;55:2698-708. 10. Rosen PP, Senie R, Schottenfeld D, et al. Noninvasive breast carcinoma: frequency of unsuspected invasion and implications for treatment. Ann Surg 1979;189:377-82. 11. Bedwani R, Vama J, Rosner D, et al. Management and survival of female patients with “minimal” breast cancer. Cancer 1981;47:2769-78.
tric dysplasia and cancer. The numerous contributors, mostly pathologists and gastroenterologists, cover, in depth, the concepts of benign histologic changes that precede early gastric cancer and may serve as reliable markers of the precancer state. Other topics relate to polypoid lesions of the stomach, the gastric ulcer and cancer association, and the importance of chronic gastritis as a precursor of gastric malignancy. The monograph concludes with an especially well-written and objective chapter devoted to the concept of gastric remnant carcinoma developing after gastrectomy for benign disease. The editor has done a creditable job of organizing a diverse amount of information into chapter groupings, which make for a readable account geared to the interest of pathologists, gastroenterologists, and surgeons who have roles in the management of patients with gastric lesions. The monograph is further enhanced by the frequent use of excellent photomicrographs and other illustrations. Although the incidence of gastric malignancy has declined in the United States over the last decade, the devastating consequences of gastric neoplasia to patients in this country and the continued high incidence of this type of malignancy worldwide, make the information contained in this book topical and pertinent. Fredrick L. Greene, MD
Precursors
of Gastric
Cancer.
Edited by Si-Chun Ming. New York: Praeger, 1984.350 pages. $49.95. In recent years, the consensus confere: ce has served as a vehicle, not only to consolidate information in a given area of scientific knowledge, but also to bring experts together to develop guidelines for additional investigation. Growing out of such a gathering held in Italy in 1983, this monograph presents a wide range of pathologic and clinical information that supports the association of gasContinued
602
Colon and Rectal
Surgery.
adelphia: J.B. Lippincott,
By Marvin L. Corman. Phil1984. 784 pages. $85.00.
This text is a welcome addition to the literature of colorectal surgery. It is a comprehensive, concise, up-todate, and practical exposition of the field by a single author, certainly a tour de force these days. The writing is lucid and logical, and there is little redundancy among the chapters. Each chapter presents a logical and systematic on page 611.
The American Journal of Surgery
et al
sive tumors demonstrated lymph node metastases in the axilla. Our results demonstrate the efficacy of preoperative needle localization to assist in the biopsy of nonpalpable breast lesions and the diagnosis of a significant number of early breast cancers. The treatment plan for patients with these cancers must address the high incidence of residual disease at the biopsy site, multicentricity, and the proved capacity for invasive lesions to metastasize to the axillary lymph nodes, regardless of the size of the primary tumor. References 1. Hall MH. Breast cancer screening in clinical practice. Bull Mason Clin 1985;39:71-80. 2. Walker HC, Delaney JP, Gedguada E. Locating nonpalpable breast lesions for the surgeon: state of the art. Minn Med 198$68:437-g. 3. Gisvold JJ, Martin JK Jr. Pre-biopsy localization of nonpalpable breast lesions. AJR 1984;143:477-81.
Book Reviews
(cont’d)
Coronary
Arteriography and Angioplasty. By Spencer B. King, III and John S. Douglas, Jr. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1985.478 pages.
In 1929, Werner Forssman wrote the following engaging account of his first experience with cardiac catheterization: “I decided to override Schneider’s prohibition and go ahead with the experiment on my own heart, secretly and quickly.” In the ensuing 50 years, coronary angiography has proved invaluable to the evaluation of patients with coronary artery disease. King and Douglas have assembled an impressive list of contributors with a huge personal experience in coronary arteriography. This book examines the Sones, the Judkins, and the multipurpose techniques, which are the three leading techniques of coronary angiography. In addition, the authors collaborate with Gruentzig in a chapter entitled “Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty,” examining their total experience with 3,000 balloon angioplasties. The text is readable and well illustrated. It should serve as an excellent reference both for cardiologists and experienced angiographers. Alden H. Harken, MD
4. Schwartz GF, Patchefsky AS, Feig SA, et al. Clinically occult breast cancer: multicentricity and implications for treatment. Ann Surg 1980;191:8-12. 5. Rogers JV, Powell RW. Mammographic indications for biopsy of clinically normal breasts: correlation with pathologic findings in 72 cases. AJR 1972; 115794-800. 6. Page DL, DuPont WD, Rogers LW, et al. lntraductal carcinoma of the breast: follow-up after biopsy only. Cancer 1982; 491751-8. 7. Betsill WL, Rosen PR, Lieherman PH, et al. lntraductal carcinoma: long term follow-up after treatment by biopsy alone. JAMA 1978;239:1863-7. 8. Nielsen M, Jensen J, Anderson J. Percutaneous and cancerous breast lesions during lifetime and at autopsy: a study of 83 women. Cancer 1984;54:612-5. 9. Page DL, DuPont WD, Rogers LW, et al. Atypical hyperplastic lesions of the female breast: a long term follow-up study. Cancer 1985;55:2698-708. 10. Rosen PP, Senie R, Schottenfeld D, et al. Noninvasive breast carcinoma: frequency of unsuspected invasion and implications for treatment. Ann Surg 1979;189:377-82. 11. Bedwani R, Vama J, Rosner D, et al. Management and survival of female patients with “minimal” breast cancer. Cancer 1981;47:2769-78.
tric dysplasia and cancer. The numerous contributors, mostly pathologists and gastroenterologists, cover, in depth, the concepts of benign histologic changes that precede early gastric cancer and may serve as reliable markers of the precancer state. Other topics relate to polypoid lesions of the stomach, the gastric ulcer and cancer association, and the importance of chronic gastritis as a precursor of gastric malignancy. The monograph concludes with an especially well-written and objective chapter devoted to the concept of gastric remnant carcinoma developing after gastrectomy for benign disease. The editor has done a creditable job of organizing a diverse amount of information into chapter groupings, which make for a readable account geared to the interest of pathologists, gastroenterologists, and surgeons who have roles in the management of patients with gastric lesions. The monograph is further enhanced by the frequent use of excellent photomicrographs and other illustrations. Although the incidence of gastric malignancy has declined in the United States over the last decade, the devastating consequences of gastric neoplasia to patients in this country and the continued high incidence of this type of malignancy worldwide, make the information contained in this book topical and pertinent. Fredrick L. Greene, MD
Precursors
of Gastric
Cancer.
Edited by Si-Chun Ming. New York: Praeger, 1984.350 pages. $49.95. In recent years, the consensus confere: ce has served as a vehicle, not only to consolidate information in a given area of scientific knowledge, but also to bring experts together to develop guidelines for additional investigation. Growing out of such a gathering held in Italy in 1983, this monograph presents a wide range of pathologic and clinical information that supports the association of gasContinued
602
Colon and Rectal
Surgery.
adelphia: J.B. Lippincott,
By Marvin L. Corman. Phil1984. 784 pages. $85.00.
This text is a welcome addition to the literature of colorectal surgery. It is a comprehensive, concise, up-todate, and practical exposition of the field by a single author, certainly a tour de force these days. The writing is lucid and logical, and there is little redundancy among the chapters. Each chapter presents a logical and systematic on page 611.
The American Journal of Surgery