[Role of specialized fluorographic centers in diagnosing cancer and chronic diseases of the stomach].

The experience of running a specialized photoroentgenographic station of the Institute is discussed. The total of 4,052 examinations (healthy subjects for prophylaxis and patients with gastrointestinal complaints) were carried out. The percentage of early gastric cancer diagnosed by means of prophylactic photoroentgenography was significantly higher than that yielded by standard out-patient examination procedures. Such centers should be set up primarily at large polyclinics, regional hospitals, etc.