Does Metformin Affect The Incidence of Colonic Polyps and Adenomas in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?

Does Metformin Affect The Incidence of Colonic Polyps and Adenomas in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?

Background/AimsColorectal cancer (CRC) develops from colonic adenomas. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with a higher risk of CRC and metformin decreases CRC risk. However, it is not certain if metformin affects the development of colorectal polyps and adenomas. This study aimed to elucid...

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Main Authors: Youn Hee Cho, Bong Min Ko, Shin Hee Kim, Yu Sik Myung, Jong Hyo Choi, Jae Pil Han, Su Jin Hong, Seong Ran Jeon, Hyun Gun Kim, Jin Oh Kim, Moon Sung Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases 2014-04-01
Series:Intestinal Research
Subjects:
Colon adenoma
Adenoma detection rate
Polyp detection rate
Metformin
Diabetes mellitus, type 2
Online Access:http://www.irjournal.org/upload/pdf/ir-12-139.pdf

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