Systematic review with meta-analysis: age-related malignancy detection rates at upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Background: Age is an important and objective risk factor for upper gastrointestinal (GI) malignancy. The accuracy of various age limits to detect upper GI malignancy is unclear. Determination of this accuracy may aid in the decision to refer symptomatic patients for upper GI endoscopy. The aim of t...

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Main Authors: Judith J. de Jong, Marten A. Lantinga, Ina M. E. Thijs, Philip R. de Reuver, Joost P. H. Drenth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-11-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1756284820959225