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Upper gastrointestinal disease in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.
The British journal of surgery - 1 Jun 1998
Wallace M H, Phillips R K
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Upper gastrointestinal disease has become an important aspect in the management of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). METHODS: A review of the literature was carried out using Medline. Epidemiology, pathology and treatment options are considered. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Despite the fact that over 90 per cent of patients with FAP develop duodenal adenomas, only 5 per cent go on to...
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