Minerva medica
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Meta Analysis
Helicobacter pylori infection and the risk of colorectal carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative bacterium that is colonized in the stomach. H. pylori infection can lead to a series of stomach diseases. However, the relationship between H. pylori infection and colorectal cancer is currently controversial. Therefore, we performed this meta-analysis to further understand the relationship between H. pylori infection and colorectal cancer. ⋯ The present meta-analysis provides evidence suggests that a positive association between H. pylori infection and the risk of colorectal cancer.
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Abstract