High-risk human papilloma virus (HPV) and survival in patients with esophageal carcinoma: a pilot study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human papilloma virus (HPV) in patients with esophageal carcinoma has previously been studied with an average detection rate of 15%, but the role of HPV in relation to survival is less clear. In cervical cancer, lung cancer and tonsi...

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Main Authors: Wanders Alkwin, Bergström Stefan, Gustavsson Inger, Brattström Daniel, Moberg Martin, Bergqvist Michael, Dreilich Martin, Hesselius Patrik, Wagenius Gunnar, Gyllensten Ulf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/6/94