Diagnostic Prognostic Importance of Tumor Marker and Enzymes. In reference to upper gastrointestinal cancer

      Аннотация: Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is one of the most essential organ after heart and brain. Though definitely not the most attractive organ in the body but is certainly among the most important. A poorly functioning or nonfunctional gastrointestinal tract may be source of chronic diseases, and problems that can affect the quality of life. The GIT system is for breakdown and absorption of food and liquid needed to sustain life. Many other different organs have essential role in the process of food digestion. The GI tract initiate from mouth and proceeds to esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and ends at the anus.The anatomical position of an esophagus is continuous with the laryngeal part of the pharynx at the level of C6 vertebra. An esophagus connects the pharynx to both mouth and stomach, where second stage of digestion is initiated. After passing through the throat, food moves in the esophagus and is pushed down to the stomach by the process of peristalsis.

Ключевые слова: Importance of Tumor Marker, upper gastrointestinal cancer