Preneoplastic Gastric Lesions and Helicobacter Pylori in Endoscopic Detection and Early Diagnosis of Gastric Cancer in Lebanese Population. A Retrospective Study from 2019-2020
Abstract:Background: Gastric cancer (GC) ranks as the fifth leading cause of cancer worldwide and is the fourth leading cause of cancer mortality. Premalignant gastric lesions (PGL) are considered as the most significant risk factor for GC. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence, characteristics, and risk factors of premalignant gastric lesions among Lebanese patients.
Methods:This was a retrospective study conducted among patients admitted to the endoscopy units of the Rafic Hariri University Hospit… Show more
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