Esophageal cancers missed at upper endoscopy in Central Norway 2004 to 2021 – A population-based study
The annual number of MEC increased during the study period, while the MEC rate remained unchanged. Endoscopic findings related to gastroesophageal reflux disease such as esophagitis and Barrett's esophagus were identified in a high proportion of patients with subsequent MECs. Cautious follow-up of these patients could potentially reduce MEC-rate.
Authors
- Reidar Fossmark (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5365-9357)
- Lars Cato Rekstad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3801-417X)
- Synne Straum
- Karoline Wollan
Institutions
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NO)
- St Olav's University Hospital (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2024-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-024-03371-z
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01
Funders
- Norges Teknisk-Naturvitenskapelige Universitet
- St. Olavs Hospital Universitetssykehuset i Trondheim