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Predicting proximal advanced neoplasms at screening sigmoidoscopy.
Diseases of the colon and rectum - 1 Aug 2004
Senore Carlo, Segnan Nereo, Bonelli Luigina, Sciallero Stefania, Pennazio Marco, Angioli Donato, Crosta Cristiano, Gasperoni Stefano, Malfitana Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: This study was designed to assess the predictive value for advanced proximal neoplasms (cancer, adenoma > or = 10 mm, or villous component > 20 percent, or severe dysplasia) of the characteristics of distal polyps. METHODS: The study was conducted among patients, aged 55 to 64 years, referred for colonoscopy in the Italian trial of sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal cancer. Patients reporting a...
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