[Markers of the hepatitis B virus and chronic alcoholism. Prevalence and risk factors].

In this retrospective study, the prevalence of hepatitis B virus markers was studied in groups of heavy drinkers and primary hepatocellular carcinoma patients (202 patients), hospitalized for the first time in a medical department of gastroenterology in France. HBs Ag, anti-HBs and anti-HBc were respectively detected in 1.1, 25.

[Preliminary results of a mass screening program for colorectal cancer].

The Digestive Tumours Registry of Burgundy set up a study to assess acceptability and results of colorectal cancers screening using the Hemoccult test. A total of 95,000 people, aged 45 to 74, were included, 55,000 in 1988 and 40,000 in 1989. The aim of this paper is to report the results of the first screening process in the population tested from January to July 1988, i.

[Descriptive epidemiology of cancer of the pancreas].

Cancer of the pancreas is a relatively common malignancy in France, where it represents 10% of all digestive tract cancers. Over the world, there is little variation in incidence rates; Europe, North America, South America, Oceania and parts of Asia represent high risk areas. The regions with the lowest incidence rates are India, mid-western countries and Africa.

Randomized double-blind clinical trial of aluminum phosphate versus ranitidine in the acute treatment of duodenal ulcer.

A randomized double-blind clinical trial of aluminum phosphate versus ranitidine in the treatment of noncomplicated acute duodenal ulcer has been conducted in 91 patients. After randomization the 42 patients of the aluminum phosphate group were comparable to the 49 patients of the ranitidine group. At 4 weeks, 6 patients were not endoscoped and according to the intention-to-treat method they were considered as treatment failure.

[Treatment and prognosis of stomach cancers in the population of the Cote d'Or's District (1976-1985)].

The present study on treatment and prognosis of gastric cancers is based on the data of the digestive tract cancer registry set up for the French department of Côte-d'Or. During the 1976-1985 period, 784 cases of gastric cancer were diagnosed. Resection for cure was performed in 41.

[Is the Tru-Cut needle more efficient than the fine needle in the diagnosis of hepatic lesions? Comparative study of 45 echography-guided punctures].

A comparison of diagnostic efficiency of fine needle biopsy (22 G) versus coarse needle biopsy (Tru-Cut 14 G) was performed on ultrasound-guided liver biopsies in 45 patients. Diagnosis was established through clinical, paraclinical and pathologic features. For each patient pathologic examination of both fine needle biopsy (cytology and histology) and coarse needle biopsy (histology) were performed by a pathologist unaware of any clinical data.

[Rectocolonic cancers in young patients. A population study (Côte-d'Or: 1976-1983].

Between 1976 and 1983, 1,783 colorectal cancers were diagnosed among the Cote-d'Or residents; of these 44 (2.5 p. 100) were under age 45.

Primary liver cancer in Côte d'Or (France).

The registry of digestive tract tumours established for the department of Cote d'Or (France) was used to study the incidence and some of the characteristics of primary liver cancer (PLC) in this area. The annual age-standardized incidence rate was 7.6/100,000 for males, and 1.

[Colorectal cancers disclosed by an obstruction. Frequency and prognosis in a population].

The registry of digestive tumors of the department of Cote-d'Or recorded between 1976 and 1982, among 1543 colorectal cancers, 142 cases (9.2%) diagnosed with acute obstruction. Distribution of the tumors along the large bowel was as follows: rectal cancers were rarely obstructive (3.

[Epidemiology of cancers of the small intestine. Evaluation of 10 years' registration at the Cote-d'Or department].

The registry of digestive tract tumours established for the department of Côte-d'Or was used to study the epidemiologic characteristics of cancer of the small intestine. Over a period of 10 years (1976-1985), 42 new cases were recorded. Age standardized incidence rates, based on world standard population, were 0.

Biliary tract cancers in Cote-d'Or (France): incidence and natural history.

The registry of digestive tract tumours established for the department of Cote-d'Or (France) was used to study the epidemiological characteristics and the natural history of biliary tract cancers. Age standardised incidence rates for gallbladder cancers were 2.7/100,000 for women and 0.

Propranolol for prevention of recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with cirrhosis: a prospective study of factors associated with rebleeding.

In a previous randomized trial, we demonstrated that propranolol prevented recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with cirrhosis. We have undertaken the present study in a new group of patients to ascertain the factors associated with rebleeding. Among 232 patients with cirrhosis admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding, 127 were included.

[Cancer of the gallbladder in the Côte d'Or].

The registry of digestive tract tumours established for the department of Côte d'Or was used to study the epidemiologic characteristics and treatment of gallbladder cancer. During 8 years (1976-1983), 139 new cases were recorded. Age standardized incidence rates based on world standard population were 3.

[Management by specialists of patients with digestive cancers in the Department of Côte-d'Or].

The relative frequency of consultation of the different specialists involved in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer is not well known in France. This study was completed with data collected by the Digestive Tract Cancer Registry in Côte d'Or. Among 3.

[Cancer of the esophagus in the department of Côte-d'Or].

The registry of digestive tract tumors established for the department of Côte-d' Or was used to study the incidence and characteristics of oesophageal cancer in the area. The crude annual incidence rate was 15.5/100,000 for males, ans 1.

[Cancers of the rectum and colon in the Côte-d'Or department: treatment, prognosis].

The population based registry of digestive cancers in the french county of Côte-d'Or enables a study of the treatment and prognosis of colorectal cancers. During 1976-1981, 587 rectal cancers and 717 colon cancers were diagnosed. Curative resection was performed in 61 p.

Gastric carcinoma in Côte d'Or (France). A population-based study.

The registry of digestive cancer in the Department of Cote d'Or, France, recorded newly diagnosed cases of gastric cancer between 1976 and 1980. The annual incidence rate, adjusted to the world population, was 15.2/100,000 for men and 6.

[Malpighian cancer of the anal canal in Côte-d'Or. Epidemiological and therapeutic aspects].

The registry of digestive tract tumours established for the department of Côte-d'Or was used to study the incidence and the treatment of squamous cell cancer of the anal canal. In the course of 7 years (1976-1982), 45 new cases of anal canal cancer were recorded. Age standardized rates using world standard population are 1.

[Colorectal cancer in the Department of Côte-d'Or].

The present study is based on the data of the digestive tract cancer registry set up for the French department of Cote d'Or (population 455,727). During 1976-1980, 581 colon cancers and 489 rectal cancers were diagnosed. They represent 47 per cent of all recorded gastro intestinal cancers.