Biochim Biophys Acta Proteins Proteom
November 2017
Objective: There is consensus that the majority of colorectal carcinomas (CRCs) arise from adenomatous polyps. Therefore, for management of colorectal cancer, diagnosis and endoscopic resection of adenomas is advised. If the same etiologic factors are operating for polyps and cancers their anatomical distributions should be the same.
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May 2006
Background: Heartburn is a common manifestation of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma, known complications of this disease, appear to be less prevalent in Asia than in Western countries. We looked for endoscopic and histologic evidence of Barrett's esophagus in Iranian patients with heartburn.
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