A genome-wide association study in Swedish colorectal cancer patients with gastric- and prostate cancer in relatives.

Background: A complex inheritance has been suggested in families with colorectal-, gastric- and prostate cancer. Therefore, we conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) in colorectal cancer patients, who's relatives had prostate-, and/or gastric cancer.

Methods: The GWAS analysis consisted of 685 cases of colorectal cancer and 4780 healthy controls from Sweden.

Endoscopic vacuum therapy for anastomotic leak after esophagectomy: a single-center's early experience.

Anastomotic leak is a serious complication after esophagectomy. Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) has become increasingly popular in treating upper gastrointestinal anastomotic leaks over the last years. We are here reporting our current complete experience with EVT as primary treatment for anastomotic leak following esophagectomy.

Increased risk for uterine cancer among first-degree relatives to Swedish gastric cancer patients.

Purpose: In order to further understand genetically predisposing factors of gastric cancer, a retrospective study on 107 patients with gastric cancer was conducted. The family history of cancer cases was registered, in search of associations between gastric cancer and other cancer types.

Materials And Methods: Within Stockholm County in Sweden, all patients previously diagnosed with gastric cancer and still alive were invited to participate in the study.