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The Lancet

Volume 301, Issue 7793, 6 January 1973, Pages 24-26
The Lancet

Hypothesis
WHY ARE SMALL-BOWEL TUMOURS SO RARE?

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Abstract

The small intestine is unique in being highly resistant to tumour formation. Bacteriological factors and the rapid passage of its liquid contents are the most obvious reasons for this, but additional intrinsic protective systems are postulated to explain the extremely low frequency of tumours.

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