Medical Hypotheses
Volume 59, Issue 4 , Pages 398-405, October 2002

Three hypotheses linking bile to carcinogenesis in the gastrointestinal tract: certain bile salts have properties that may be used to complement chemotherapy☆

  • Dennis H Stamp

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Dennis H. Stamp, 23 Fairmar Avenue, Toronto, Ont., Canada M8Y 2C7

Ontario, Canada

Received 3 January 2001; accepted 31 October 2001.

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☆ Abbreviations used: BE, Barrett's Esophagus; GERD, gastro esophageal reflux disease; GDEA, gastro duodeno esophageal anastomosis; GC, glycocholic acid; EAC, esophageal adenocarcinoma; MNNG, Methyl-N-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine; PAH, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons; “Bile salts” and “bile acids” are used interchangeably.

PII: S0306-9877(02)00125-1

Medical Hypotheses
Volume 59, Issue 4 , Pages 398-405, October 2002

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