Epidemiology of esophageal adenocarcinoma.

摘要: The incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma has risen rapidly over the past 25 years in United States as well several Western European countries. This increase had been most dramatic among white males. majority these cancers arise from a background premalignant Barrett esophagus. However, less than 10% patients with were known to have esophagus previously. It is uncertain which risk factors contribute increasing adenocarcinoma, although gastroesophageal reflux disease, cigarette smoking, and obesity implicated. Whereas infection Helicobacter pylori use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are associated reduced risk, low intakes fruit, vegetables, cereal fibers seem adenocarcinoma. Presently there no evidence that strongly supports any specific strategy screen subgroup population at for