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[Screening colonoscopy among first degree relatives of patients with colorectal carcinoma].
Revista medica de Chile - 1 Aug 2006
López-Köstner Francisco, Fullerton Demian A, Kronberg Udo, Soto Gonzalo, Zúñiga Alvaro, Argandoña Johanna, Miranda Vanesa, Pinto Eliana
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: First degree relatives of patients with colorectal carcinoma are at a higher risk of having the disease than the general population. Therefore, they should be subjected to screening colonoscopy. AIM: To assess the effectiveness of colonoscopy among first degree relatives of patients with colorectal carcinoma. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A free colonoscopy was offered to first degree relatives of patients...
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