International journal of colorectal disease
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Int J Colorectal Dis · Sep 2008
Review Meta AnalysisMeta-analysis of different test indicators: Helicobacter pylori infection and the risk of colorectal cancer.
Recent studies have demonstrated the relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and the risk of colorectal carcinoma. However, the results of these studies remain controversial as the studies were relatively small in size and partially differed in designs, and so we reviewed the published studies and carried out a meta-analysis to further explore this relationship. ⋯ Current evidence, though limited, suggests that there is a possible increase in risk of colorectal cancer because of H. pylori infection.