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Gastric Cancer Consensus conference recommends Helicobacter pylori screening and treatment in asymptomatic persons from high-risk populations to prevent gastric cancer.

Gastric Cancer Consensus conference recommends Helicobacter pylori screening and treatment in asymptomatic persons from high-risk populations to prevent gastric cancer.

Authors :
Talley NJ
Fock KM
Moayyedi P
Source :
The American journal of gastroenterology [Am J Gastroenterol] 2008 Mar; Vol. 103 (3), pp. 510-4.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Gastric adenocarcinoma remains a common cause of death worldwide, and there is convincing evidence that this cancer is causally linked to Helicobacter pylori. The first Asian-Pacific Gastric Cancer Consensus brought together leading authorities in the field including the authors, and systematically reviewed all of the available evidence for the role of H. pylori, diet and other risk factors in this malignancy. The consensus conference boldly recommended population-based screening and treatment for H. pylori in particularly high-risk population settings. The evidence for these recommendations is summarized in this report, and the global and U.S. implications are considered.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-9270
Volume :
103
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The American journal of gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18341483
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1572-0241.2008.01819.x