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SynthesisPloS one2014

Alcohol consumption and the neoplastic progression in Barrett's esophagus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Zhifeng Lou, Haibo Xing, Da Li

Open access · goldAbstract readMeta-AnalysisSystematic Review
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Synthesis in PloS one, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
8citing papers in PubMed
1.5field-weighted citation impact, top 17% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Review
  2. Diagnosis and Management of Barrett's Esophagus.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023
    Review
  3. Review
  4. Global burden and epidemiology of Barrett oesophagus and oesophageal cancer.Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology · 2021
    Review
  5. Review
  6. Predictors of Progression in Barrett's Esophagus.Current treatment options in gastroenterology · 2019
    Review
  7. Barrett's oesophagus: frequency and prediction of dysplasia and cancer.Best practice & research. Clinical gastroenterology · 2015
    Review
  8. Article
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Zhifeng LouThe department of stomatology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China.
Haibo XingThe department of intensive care unit, Xiasha Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China.
Da LiDepartment of Medical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China.
Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital · CN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeIn the developed countries, the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is increasing over recent decades. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to arrive at quantitative conclusions about the contribution of alcohol intakes and the progression of Barrett's esophagus.

methodsA comprehensive, systematic bibliographic search of medical literature published up to Oct 2013 was conducted to identify relevant studies. A meta-analysis was conducted for alcohol consumption on the Barrett's esophagus progression.

resultsA total of 882 cases in 6,867 individuals from 14 observational studies were indemnified in this meta-analysis. The result of this current meta-analysis, including 10 case-control and 4 cohort studies, indicated that alcohol consumption was not associated with the neoplastic progression in Barrett's esophagus (RR, 1.17; 95% CI, 0.93-1.48). When stratified by the study designs, no significant association was detected in either high vs low group or ever vs never group.

conclusionsAlcohol drinking is not associated with risk of neoplastic progression in Barrett's esophagus. Further well designed studies are needed in this area.

Indexed as

AdenocarcinomaAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAlcohol DrinkingBarrett EsophagusCase-Control StudiesChildChild, PreschoolCohort StudiesDisease ProgressionEsophageal NeoplasmsFemaleHumansIncidence

Identifiers

PMID25299129
PMCPMC4191954
OpenAlexW2142427376

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