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Early Gastric Cancer: Update on Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

Authors :
Clara Benedetta Conti
Stefano Agnesi
Miki Scaravaglio
Pietro Masseria
Marco Emilio Dinelli
Massimo Oldani
Fabio Uggeri
Conti, C
Agnesi, S
Scaravaglio, M
Masseria, P
Dinelli, M
Oldani, M
Uggeri, F
Source :
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20:2149
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2023.

Abstract

Gastric cancer (GC) is a relevant public health issue as its incidence and mortality rates are growing worldwide. There are recognized carcinogen agents, such as obesity, tobacco, meat, alcohol consumption and some dietary protective factors. Strategies of early diagnosis through population-based surveillance programs have been demonstrated to be effective in lowering the morbidity and mortality related to GC in some countries. Indeed, the detection of early lesions is very important in order to offer minimally invasive treatments. Endoscopic resection is the gold standard for lesions with a low risk of lymph node metastasis, whereas surgical mini-invasive approaches can be considered in early lesions when endoscopy is not curative. This review outlines the role of lifestyle and prevention strategies for GC, in order to reduce the patients’ risk factors, implement the surveillance of precancerous conditions and, therefore, improve the diagnosis of early lesions. Furthermore, we summarize the available treatments for early gastric cancer.

Details

ISSN :
16604601
Volume :
20
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....fee6eff546075cecf181cc6783f7e8bd
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20032149