Positive Fecal Immunochemical Test Results Are Associated with Increased Risks of Esophageal, Stomach, and Small Intestine Cancers
<b>Background:</b> The current guideline does not recommend upper gastrointestinal evaluation for patients with a positive fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and negative colonoscopy results. However, this indication was based on low-quality evidence as data on this issue are very limited....
Main Authors: | Yoon Suk Jung, Jinhee Lee, Chang Mo Moon |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/7/2172 |
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