Micronuclei research the esophageal mucosa and its relationship with risk factors with cancer of the esophagus

To demonstrate the frequency of micronucleus in esophageal mucous cells of smokers, consumers of alcoholic beverages and "maté" drinkers. Material collected from the midlle esophagus in 250 consecutive patients submitted to upper digestive endoscopy was stained with acridine orange and the...

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Published in:	Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira (1992) Vol. 46; no. 3; p. 207
Main Authors:	Dietz, J, Diehl, A S, Prolla, J C, Furtado, C D, Furtado, A D
Format:	Magazine Article
Language:	Portuguese
Published:	Brazil 01-07-2000
Subjects:	Alcoholic Beverages - adverse effects Alcoholism - complications Esophageal Neoplasms - ultrastructure Esophagus - ultrastructure Female Humans Male Micronucleus Tests Middle Aged Mucous Membrane - ultrastructure Nicotiana - adverse effects Plants, Toxic Risk Factors Smoking - adverse effects
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