Hepatitis B or C viral infection and risk of pancreatic cancer: A meta-analysis of observational studies

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Authors

Jianhua Xu · Liuzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital

Abstract

Chronic HBV and HCV infection increases pancreatic cancer risk. Our findings underscore the need for more studies to confirm this potential relationship.

Topics & Keywords

Hepatitis B Virus Studies Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 19, Issue 26, pp. 4234-4234

DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i26.4234

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