In:
International Journal of Cancer, Wiley, Vol. 139, No. 10 ( 2016-11-15), p. 2243-2251
Abstract:
What's new? Relatives of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) are at significantly increased risk of developing CRC, making screening colonoscopy critical to reducing CRC mortality in this high‐risk population. According to this study carried out in Iran, CRC screening targeted to first‐degree relatives (FDRs) of sporadic CRC cases could help optimize the use of available resources in developing countries. Advanced colonic neoplasia was detected by colonoscopy in 13.2% of asymptomatic FDRs compared with 3.8% of controls. Advanced neoplasia was most prevalent in FDRs ages 40–49, though family history in one or more FDR was the strongest predictor of disease.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0020-7136
,
1097-0215
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2016
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