The diagnostic value of symptoms for colorectal cancer in primary care: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Over 37,000 new colorectal cancers are diagnosed in the UK each year. Most present symptomatically to primary care. AIM: To conduct a systematic review of the diagnostic value of symptoms associated with colorectal cancer. DESIGN: Systematic review. METHOD: MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Lib...

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Main Authors: Astin, M, Griffin, T, Neal, R, Rose, P, Hamilton, W
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011