Detection of Adult Celiac Disease Using Duodenal Screening Biopsies Over a 30-Year Period

BACKGROUND: Serological studies suggest that celiac disease may be present in approximately 0.5% to 1% of the North American population. Screening data based on small intestinal biopsy performed during routine endoscopic evaluations are not available.

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Main Author: Hugh James Freeman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/347902
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Detection of Adult Celiac Disease Using Duodenal Screening Biopsies Over a 30-Year Period
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
title Detection of Adult Celiac Disease Using Duodenal Screening Biopsies Over a 30-Year Period
title_full Detection of Adult Celiac Disease Using Duodenal Screening Biopsies Over a 30-Year Period
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