Duodenal adenomas in nonpolyposis syndrome patients are not associated to colorectal neoplasia.

Background: Duodenal adenomas are extremely common in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. In the general population, sporadic duodenal adenomas are an uncommon finding. Among individuals with duodenal adenomas, the development of concurrent colonic adenomas has been proposed, suggesting a diffuse gastrointestinal mucosa proliferative process and thus surveillance with colonoscopy.

Esophageal cancer subtypes and survival rates at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System: a 10-year experience.

Background: The incidence of the two main subtypes of esophageal cancer has changed in Western countries in the past two decades, where an increasing trend is observed for adenocarcinoma. Up to date, there are no recent published data regarding esophageal cancer subtypes in Puerto Rico or its relationship with social habits.

Materials/methods: A total of 169 records from our patients with esophageal cancer for a 10 year period were reviewed.