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Cancer of the Stomach in the African


S. Wapnick
J. Pfumojena

Abstract

Ninety-eight cases of histologically proved cancer of the stomach have been reviewed. This condition is probably more common in the African than has been recorded. In the present series it occurred more frequently in Africans 'born in Malawi, as compared with controls. The clinical features are described. Surgery offers the only hope of cure or adequate palliation.


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eISSN: 2078-5135
print ISSN: 0256-9574