Are Volatile Organic Compounds Accurate Markers in the Assessment of Colorectal Cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases? A Review

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in the Western world. Early detection decreases incidence and mortality. Screening programs based on fecal occult blood testing help identify patients requiring endoscopic examination, but accuracy is far from optimal. Amon...

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Main Authors: Filippo Vernia, Marco Valvano, Stefano Fabiani, Gianpiero Stefanelli, Salvatore Longo, Angelo Viscido, Giovanni Latella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/10/2361