Search for dissertations about: "gastric cardia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words gastric cardia.

  2. 1. Cancer of the esophagus and gastric cardia : etiological aspects

    Author : Jesper Lagergren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Esophageal; gastric cardia; cancer; adenocarcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma; gastroesophageal reflux; body mass; weight; energy intake; physical activity; tobacco; snuff; alcohol; human papillomavirus; sex hormones;

    Abstract : Esophageal cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer and the prognosis has not improved substantially during recent decades despite new treatments and diagnostic methods. In view of these discouraging results it is important to identify risk factors that might make primary prevention possible. READ MORE

  4. 2. Aspects on prognosis of cancers of the oesophagus and gastric cardia

    Author : Martin Sundelöf; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Oesophagus; adenocarcinoma; squamous-cell carcinoma; gastric cardia; prognosis; lifestyle factors; palliation; dysphagia;

    Abstract : Oesophageal cancer is an aggressive form of cancer with a poor prognosis. The two main histological types are squamous-cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. In the Western world the incidence rate of adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus, previously rather rare, has shown a dramatic increase in recent decades. READ MORE

  5. 3. Diabetes, metformin and gastric adenocarcinoma

    Author : Jiaojiao Zheng; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Diabetes may increase the risk and mortality of certain cancers, but its association with gastric adenocarcinoma is not clear. On the other hand, metformin, a first-line treatment for diabetes, may reduce cancer risks and improve cancer-related survival, but these associations have not been confirmed in gastric adenocarcinoma as well. READ MORE

  6. 4. Helicobacter pylori and its Association with Gastric and Oesophageal Carcinomas

    Author : Henrik Simán; Internmedicin - epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Gastroenterologi; Gastro-enterology; Western blot; CagA; Helicobacter pylori; Gastric adenocarcinoma; Oesophageal carcinoma;

    Abstract : Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common infections in man. The infection is often acquired during childhood and usually results in a chronic life-long inflammation in the gastric mucosa. The aim of our studies was to investigate the association between H. pylori seropositivity and the development of gastric and oesophageal carcinomas. READ MORE

  7. 5. Aspects of the etiology of gastric adenocarcinoma

    Author : Krister Sjödahl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Stomach; gastric; cancer; etiology; epidemiology; incidence; tobacco; smoking; alcohol; dust; occupational; physical activity; BMI; body mass; overweight; salt;

    Abstract : Gastric adenocarcinoma is the fourth most common malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer death in the world. Tremendous effort has been made to look into the causation of gastric cancer. Etiological research plays a key role in identifying possible preventive and interventional measures. READ MORE