Qat use and esophageal cancer in Ethiopia: A pilot case-control study

BACKGROUND: Qat (Catha edulis) chewing is reported to induce lesions in the buccal mucosa, irritation of the esophagus, and esophageal reflux. Case series suggest a possible etiological role in oral and esophageal cancers. This pilot study aimed to generate preliminary estimates of the magnitude and...

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Autores principales: Leon, Maria E., Assefa, Mathewos, Kassa, Endale, Bane, Abate, Gemechu, Tufa, Tilahun, Yared, Endalafer, Nigatu, Ferro, Gilles, Straif, Kurt, Ward, Elizabeth, Aseffa, Abraham, Schüz, Joachim, Jemal, Ahmedin
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2017
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5464578/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28594883
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0178911

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5464578/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28594883
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0178911

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