Human papillomavirus types 16 and 18 in esophagus squamous cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis
F Yong, N Xudong, T Lijie - Annals of epidemiology, 2013 - Elsevier
Purpose A possible carcinogenic role of human papillomavirus (HPV) has been investigated
in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) for nearly 30 years with mixed results. We
performed a meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of “high-risk” HPV, HPV-16/18, in this
disease. We also evaluated the association between infection with HPV-16/18 and ESCC
risk by meta-analysis of case–control studies. Methods Eligible studies published up to
September 30, 2012 were retrieved via both computer searches of MEDLINE and EMBASE …
in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) for nearly 30 years with mixed results. We
performed a meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of “high-risk” HPV, HPV-16/18, in this
disease. We also evaluated the association between infection with HPV-16/18 and ESCC
risk by meta-analysis of case–control studies. Methods Eligible studies published up to
September 30, 2012 were retrieved via both computer searches of MEDLINE and EMBASE …
