Descriptive analysis of endoscopic findings in patients with a family history of colorectal cancer

Descriptive analysis of endoscopic findings in patients with a family history of colorectal cancer

Background: The presence of a family history implies an increased risk for developing colorectal cancer (CRC), and may require a different screening strategy. The aim of this study was to evaluate lesions found during colonoscopies of patients that had a family history of CRC. Material and methods:...

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Main Authors: B. Álvarez-Cuenllas, R. Díez-Rodríguez, L. Vaquero, C. Pisabarros, M. Aparicio, L. Rodríguez-Martín, F. Muñoz, J.L. Olcoz, F. Jorquera, S. Vivas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-07-01
Series:Revista de Gastroenterología de México (English Edition)
Subjects:
Colorectal neoplasia
Colonoscopy
Screening
Family history
Adenoma
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2255534X15000559

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