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The number of search results for each organ, screened articles from the search, articles added by the authors and the total number of articles considered per organ. Altogether, the total number of articles collected was 247
| Oesophagus | Stomach | Small intestine | Large intestine/colon | Rectum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PubMed search results | 732 | 464 | 556 | 653 | 311 |
| Screened articles from search | 61 | 22 | 61 | 36 | 13 |
| Articles added by authors | 21 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 8 |
| Total number of articles | 82 | 28 | 72 | 44 | 21 |
