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Systematic review and meta-analysis: Risk of gastric cancer in patients with first-degree relatives with gastric cancer.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics - 1 Mar 2024
Ligato Irene, Dottori Ludovica, Sbarigia Caterina, Dilaghi Emanuele, Annibale Bruno, Lahner Edith, Esposito Gianluca
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BACKGROUND: Gastric cancer ranks fourth in terms of global cancer-related deaths. Timely identification of high-risk populations is crucial to reduce mortality. Although a family history of gastric cancer increases risk, European and British guidelines report weak recommendations and low-quality evidence about the management of these patients. AIM: To quantify the association in case-control studies of patients...
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