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The role of gastroesophageal reflux in the pathogenesis of laryngeal carcinoma.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12430127     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) has been strongly associated with carcinogenesis of the lower esophagus and development of several otolaryngologic disorders. Epidemiologic studies support concept that the malignant transformation of laryngeal mucosal surfaces is due to GER-initiated chronic laryngeal inflammation. However, large clinical studies with matched control groups and further experimental investigations are necessary to ascertain the relationship between reflux and laryngeal carcinoma. This review stresses that early diagnosis of GER disease, based on clinical suspicion, ambulatory 24-hour double-probe pH monitoring, and endoscopic examination, as well as effective treatment of reflux, are considered the keys for relief of symptomatology and preventing the chronic irritation of the laryngeal mucosa that may contribute to the development of laryngeal carcinoma.
Authors:
Dimitrios Assimakopoulos; George Patrikakos
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of otolaryngology     Volume:  23     ISSN:  0196-0709     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Otolaryngol     Publication Date:    2002 Nov-Dec
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-11-13     Completed Date:  2003-03-27     Revised Date:  2007-07-24    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8000029     Medline TA:  Am J Otolaryngol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  351-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2002, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.)
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Ioannina Medical School, Ioannina 45110, Greece.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / etiology*
Gastroesophageal Reflux / complications*,  pathology
Humans
Laryngeal Mucosa / pathology
Laryngeal Neoplasms / etiology*
Precancerous Conditions / etiology

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