Risk of esophageal cancer in achalasia: A matched cohort study utilizing the Nationwide Veterans Affairs Achalasia Cohort (VA-AC)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Achalasia is a postulated risk factor for esophageal cancer (EC); however, EC-associated risk in achalasia is understudied. We aimed to evaluate EC risk …

Incidence of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma among Veterans with noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

Abstract: Background and Aims: Despite the high prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the long-term incidence of cirrhosis or hepatocellular …