This is one of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical
situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal …

Guidelines for appropriate utilization of endoscopy are based on a critical review of the
available data and expert consensus. Further controlled clinical studies are needed to clarify …

Rates of esophageal adenocarcinoma and gastric cardia adenocarcinoma have increased,
while rates of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and gastric noncardia …

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The first reports suggesting an involvement of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the
development of both benign and malignant squamous cell tumours of the oesophagus date …

OBJECTIVES: Achalasia patients are considered at increased risk for esophageal cancer,
but the reported relative risks vary. Identification of this risk is relevant for patient …

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the human esophagus has a multifactorial etiology
involving several environmental and/or genetic factors. Current modalities of therapy for this …

Our laboratory is developing a food-based approach to the prevention of esophageal and
colon cancer utilizing freeze-dried berries and berry extracts. Dietary freeze-dried berries …

Ellagic acid (EA), a polyphenol present in many berries, has been demonstrated to be
preventive of esophageal cancer in animals both at the initiation and promotion stages. To …

Reported incidence rates of carcinoma in patients with achalasia and the prevalence of
achalasia in patients with esophageal cancer vary widely in the literature. The prognosis of …