Upper gastrointestinal disease in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2168.1998.00776.x

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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

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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 CONCLUSIO...

Topics

Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
Bile
Duodenal Neoplasms
Genes, p53
Humans
Mutation
Stomach Neoplasms

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