Study protocol: population screening for colorectal cancer by colonoscopy or CT colonography: a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most prevalent type of cancer in Europe. Early detection and removal of CRC or its precursor lesions by population screening can reduce mortality. Colonoscopy and computed tomography colonography...

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Main Authors: van Leerdam Monique E, Essink-Bot Marie-Louise, van Ballegooijen Marjolein, Thomeer Maarten, Bossuyt Patrick MM, Fockens Paul, Deutekom Marije, Stoop Esther M, de Haan Margriet C, de Wijkerslooth Thomas R, Kuipers Ernst J, Dekker Evelien, Stoker Jaap
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/10/47