Oesophageal cancer in gastric surgery patients

Caygill, C.P.; Hill, M.J.; Kirkham, J.S.; Northfield, T.C.

Italian Journal of Gastroenterology 25(4): 168-170

1993


ISSN/ISBN: 0392-0623
PMID: 8358074
Document Number: 413162
Oesophageal adenocarcinoma (which has been steadily increasing in incidence during the last 20 years) is thought to be promoted by gastric reflux. In a cohort of 5018 gastric surgery patients, 19 of whom developed oesophageal cancer, there was no increased proportion of adenocarcinomas. We conclude that the hypothesized aetiology was not supported.

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